Hi Jose,
A question on producing chitinase organisms in the worm beds-wasn't chitian
used to kill root feeding nematodes and if so would they hurt the nematode
populations in the worm beds? If they don't hurt the beneficial nematodes
and can produce some insect resistance in the vermicompost I think it will
be great. Please let us know how this goes.
Thank you,
Ross Orner
ornerfarms.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jose Luiz M Garcia" <gingerjo_at_terra.com.br>
To: <compost_tea_at_yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2003 8:42 PM
Subject: RES: RES: [compost_tea] Pre activating Compost
Upon adding just a small amount of that mix to
either Compost or Vermicompost I got an increase in
temperature in a matter of 24 hours.
After say 4 to 5 days the temperature goes down and
everything becomes like a solid block and with a gray looking
colour. Upon breaking those blocks apart you can see lots
of fungi spores.
I have to wear a mask to avoid breathing the gray spores.
It really works.
Right now I am experimenting with Shrimp Shells ( chitin)
because I want to grow some chitinase producing organisms
to enhance insect control..
Jose
Jose, I just saw your powder mix for what has been offically dubbed
"pre-brew compost innoculation". Simple is always the answer. Almost
any one of them will grow fungus. I think your system is overkill.
But if it works, who cares? Well, most folks like simple and CHEAP.
Cheers,
Jeff L
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