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[compost_tea] Overview of John Evans Alaska Bounty, BioVam and the Soil Food Web



Sunday, January 05, 2003
Overview of Alaska Bounty, BioVam and the Soil Food Web

This document explains the relationship between our products and how the soil life in our products work to build up the soil ecosystem and to benefit cultivated plants.

Our goal is to provide products containing:
The best soil life nature has to offer, that multiply beneficial life in the soils many times over, and grow high energy, high yielding, nutritious plants of the highest quality, free of diseases and destructive insects.

Alaska Bounty Soil Stimulant System combined with BioVam, and a broad spectrum of minerals (Planters II), and composted organic material or Biosol Organic Fertilizer, can make that goal a reality.

Enhancing the basics:
Organic farmers and gardeners, long recognizing the important roll "mineral rich" compost and cover crops play in providing the initial "building blocks" for a harmonious eco-system, will find our products take that process to a much higher level. Introducing Alaska Bounty?s diverse variety of aerobically brewed microbes into the soils and onto plant surfaces, and BioVam?s Endomycorrhizal fungi, trichoderma fungi, and aerobic bacteria into the root zone of plants, greatly enhances and accelerates the conversion of those mineral rich nutrients into plant food.

Alaska Bounty brewer kits:
Low cost Alaska Bounty Soil Stimulant System brewer kits are aimed at growing a variety of aerobic microbes in high quantities. Food (bio-activator ingredients) Humus compost and oxygen are brewed as an aerobic tea to cause beneficial microorganisms to super multiply in their numbers.

Effects of Alaska Bounty plus additional food:
Mixing natural soluble fertilizers into the finished tea produces a number of important events which take place after the tea is applied to plant and soil surfaces:

1. The microbes will consume the food and change it into a form the plants can metabolize. This higher level of beneficial soil life rapidly processes natural mineral and organic resources in the soils, continuously supplying food for plants and other beneficial life forms in the soils. A nutrient rich menu is also released to the plants when the microbe life cycle ends. The plentiful microorganisms themselves become a source of food for all the other life forms in the soils, including the plants.

2. Microbes, acting as anti-pathogens, also provide an anti-pathogenic capacity in the soil, and on plant surfaces to keep the pathogenic fungi and bacteria in check through a wide range of mechanisms such as, higher plant energy (natural resistance), inhibition of spore germination and aerobic bacteria eating anaerobes and pathogenic fungi. As they dominate by sheer numbers, pathogens cannot establish themselves. These active beneficial life forms include aerobic bacteria, protozoa, yeasts, fungi, and beneficial nematodes. There are also chemical antagonists present such as phenols and amino acids along with soluble nutrients and humic substances.

3. Other life form populations and benefits increase. This process is like a cascading natural domino effect, causing all the other beneficial soil life forms to have a much higher level of activity as they feast on Alaska Bounty?s microbes, which are applied on a periodic basis to soil and plant surfaces. The benefits derived from all these beneficial life forms in the soils are greatly increased, as their numbers and activity increase. This is true soil stimulation at work! Plants benefit from higher levels of available food, and from the higher numbers of beneficial organisms present and active around, inside and on the plants.

Alaska Bounty enhances BioVam:
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One-half-cup of BioVam is included in each Alaska Bounty brewer kit and refill kit. BioVam?s Mycorrhizal fungi, trichoderma fungi, and several species of beneficial aerobic bacteria also play a major role in soil life and plant stimulation. The higher levels of life from Alaska Bounty applications due to the bio-activator ingredients, multiply these organisms.

2. BioVam's Endomycorrhizal fungi work jointly with Alaska Bounty's microbe-army in several ways:

A. BioVam's VAM fungi insure that important minerals processed by aerobic bacteria will be metabolized through the root system.

B. VAM fungi produce glomalin, an important carbon based super glue (produced only by VAM fungi), which holds soil particles together. This creates excellent soil tilth and moisture retention and additional food for soil bacteria.

C. With weekly applications of Alaska Bounty onto soils, its diverse spectrum of beneficial microorganisms quickly dominate and supercharge the ecosystem, and plants thrive as even more food is moved through the VAM fungi hyphae network into plant roots.
 
D. The Trichoderma fungi also build soil tilth, fight off plant pathogens, and stimulate more root growth. This larger plant root system provides more surfaces for the aerobic life from Alaska Bounty to live on and generate food for the benefit of the plants and other beneficial life forms.

E. Alaska Bounty?s microbes join with BioVam?s aerobic bacteria to process minerals and organic materials in the ground. That process is also a food source for earthworms, whose populations rise rapidly because their supply of food is increasing. As they tunnel through the soils, roots grow out farther from the plants and more air and water seeps deeper into the soils to sustain the soil food web population.

F. The soil life generated with these products produce levels tens of hundreds of times higher than what occurs in nature. We know that mineral nutrient rich organic material and compost are an important agricultural input. With Alaska Bounty and BioVam, we are supplying beneficial soil life in high quantities to quickly process them.

G. Increasing the soil food web infrastructure enables nutrition for the plants and a multitude of soil building organisms, such as earthworms and a variety of beneficial insects. These in turn feed higher life forms such as birds and mammals. Nature's food chain is supported and sustained. This is why we call Alaska Bounty a "Soil Stimulation System".

H. Alaska Bounty?s microbes take up residence on plant surfaces leaving no room for pathogenic organisms to grow. When applied to the soil they consume anaerobic bacteria and pathogenic fungi in the process of transforming mineral and organic material into food for the plants. This is why ?The System? reduces or eliminates powdery / downy mildew, early / late blight, phytopthora, verticillium, black spot, botrytis, anthracnose and leaf curl.

I. The aerobic bacteria working jointly with the VAM fungi in BioVam help it colonize plant roots, process the minerals and organic material in the soils into plant food, and to move that food through the hyphae network of the mycorrhizal fungi into the plant roots. They also fix atmospheric nitrogen and form ammonia ions, solubalize minerals, work in conjunction with the Mycorrhizal fungi, and work as antipathogens to various fungal and bacterial pathogens in the soils and on plant surfaces.

J. The performance of BioVam's VAM fungi is greatly enhanced by Alaska Bounty. For all the organisms to build soil tilth, none is better than these two working together. When organic growers use these products in conjunction with a wide range of minerals and composted organic material, plant performance quickly jumps into the realm of high energy and vibrant plant vitality. Those plants are not a home for diseases and they are not recognized as food by destructive insects until we want to turn them into compost.

K. When Alaska Bounty and BioVam are used to increase the numbers of beneficial soil life, more time and growing related financial resources are made available to the gardener / farmer because our products have taken away the need to expend time and money on diseases and destructive insects.

Because our products free gardeners and growers throughout the growing chain from all sorts of growing related issues and problems, this is why our products and our total growing system are so cost effective. Amounting to pennies per plant per application.

Wherever you garden, whatever you grow, the results are better plants and soils, bigger fruits and vegetables, and more of them in any given space, on any given plant; produce that's higher in nutrition and better for you and your family. Grow better, eat better, and feel better!

Alaska Bounty and BioVam grown fruits, vegetables and flowers are also renowned for their "after-harvest sustainability" of qualities. Important for growers who ship fresh, as well as for individuals who can, store and dry their garden harvests. This quality is achieved by higher brix levels the plants naturally acquire, with NO chemicals, NO genetic modifications - because the plants and produce "can do it!"

Growing Fungi to enhance fungi levels in Alaska Bounty Tea is easy and very effective. Here's how:

Mix 1 tsp fructose with a tsp of vinegar in a cup of water and mixed that solution with two cups of Humi-soil. Put the mixture in a bucket, cover with plastic wrap and sit the bucket in a warm place for 4 days.

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Alaska Bounty HumiSoil Fungi After 4 days.
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Alaska Bounty HumiSoil Fungi After 4 days.
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Alaska Bounty HumiSoil Fungi After 4 days.
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To help you determine if your tea getting adequate aeration:

When your tea is done, half-fill a plastic water bottle with a sealable top, make sure the top is sealed, and let the tea sit in a warm place for 24 hours. If the bottle is blown up in 24 hours, or all sucked in, you have a problem with your tea maker that you need to deal with, most likely anaerobic conditions. If the bottle is normal looking, then open the top slowly, and use your nose carefully. If it stinks, you have a problem. If it smells good, and the color is dark brown, your tea is likely in good shape relative to aeration.

Alaska Bounty Soil Stimulant System, Soil Life Humus Tea Brewers are endorsed by:

"Having collaborated with John Evans on soil fertility and plant nutrition concerns for nearly a decade, I have observed the successful maturation of his nutrient management program from that of primarily inorganic to one of strictly organic using a variety of different nutrient and microbial sources. His program definitely produces positive results". - Raymond G. Gavlak, Ph.D., Professor and Agronomy Specialist, Cooperative Extension Service, Palmer Research and Extension Center, University of Alaska Fairbanks.
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"John Evans remarkably huge success with his Alaska Bounty tea is truly phenomenal! Forget your gardening frustrations and worrying about Mother Nature's cooperation!
    "With Alaska Bounty gardeners everywhere can now enjoy growing their own highly productive, great looking gardens - as simple as watering! I highly recommended it to all gardeners and growers." -  Medwyn Williams, Six times Gold medal winner - Chairman of the National Vegetable Society - President of the Welsh Branch - Member, Royal Horticultural Society. http://www.medwyns-prize-show-vegetables.com/
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"For the past eight years The Palmer Senior Citizens Center has enjoyed the excellent quality, flavor and texture of the organically grown vegetables John Evans has donated for our meals program. We look forward to the middle of summer when John's vegetables will be available for our kitchen again!" - Richard Tubs, Executive Director, Palmer Senior Citizens Center.
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"When I first met John Evans in 1994, I was totally amazed at the quantity and quality of vegetables in his garden. We were making a gardening video and at one point I put my hand into the soil and drew up a handful of earthworms. I realized then something extraordinary was happening in the soil to create these magnificent plants and the most delicious produce I have ever eaten!
    Alaska Bounty is a milestone in growing science - I highly recommend it to all gardeners!" - Jeff Lowenfels, Past President Garden Writers Association of America - Founder of PAR. http://www.gwaa.org
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"From Big Bold and Beautiful to Exquisite and Enchanting, John Evan's Alaska Bounty Humus Tea Brewers with BioVam Mycorrhiza stands out from the "also-rans."  With 40-plus years of research and development behind it, this tea is the leader of the pack! Remember, when shopping the compost tea market; always ask for the laboratory test results first. You'll find that Alaska Bounty "Humus Tea" far exceeds the rest of the "compost" teas. Once you have compared the huge difference in quality, apply Alaska Bounty and BioVam to your plants; you'll see the difference!"

"17 months ago I decided that I wanted to guide my nursery away from chemical pesticides and salt-based fertilizers.  Today I am pleased to report that we use biological controls exclusively and haven't sprayed any chemical pesticides during those 17 months. My next step was to introduce John Evan's Humus Tea with BioVam to begin the move away from salt-based fertilizers. Although I have not completed a full conversion away from synthetic nutrition yet, I can tell you that the plants grown with Alaska Bounty demonstrate a distinct vitality, higher efficiency, and are more disease and pest resistant then before. Growing in Alaska's winter-low light conditions got a whole lot easier using Alaska Bounty and BioVam! More importantly, my customers acknowledge that my Alaska Bounty grown plants are nothing short of superb!"

"Make no mistake; Alaska Bounty Humus Tea Brewers with BioVam Mycorrhiza will pass the test!"

"Cutting edge science and technology with all natural and organic ingredients, Alaska Bounty Total Growing System delivers in a big way. Growing is a hobby as well as my livelihood. My customers are pleased, my grower is pleased and as far as I'm concerned, John Evan's Alaska Bounty Humus Tea and line of home and commercial brewers gives my customers and I real 'Flower Power'! " -- Blake Berry, Landscape Supply Garden & Gift Center, 4401 Palmer/Wasilla Hwy, Wasilla, Alaska 99654, 907-376-3833 Phone, 907-376-3845 Fax, bberry@matnet.com
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We recommend using products like:
SeaAg, Fishbone Fertilizer, Soluble Kelp, Para-Magnetic Trace Minerals, PlantersII Trace Mineral Fertilizer, Biosol Organic Fertilizer and Humic Acid to supply natural organic food resources for your plants. Alaska Bounty Soil Stimulant System will convert these into nutrients, which BioVam Mycorrhiza then gathers and feeds into the roots of your plants. Most of these products are also available in Alaska from Landscape Supply Garden & Gift Center, Wasilla, Alaska, along with Alaska Bounty Brewers, pre-brewed Alaska Bounty and BioVam Mycorrhiza.

Ordering Alaska Bounty and BioVam Mycorrhiza:
Alaska residents may also order by calling: Alaska Bounty, office 907-746-4781, (Cell): John 907-232-3425 or Mary 907-232-5901, Or email order@alaskagiant.com, Alaska Bounty, P.O. Box 1072, Palmer, Alaska 99645 USA
International, lower 48 credit card holders order from our "Gardens of The Giants" store.

Alaska Bounty One, Five and 10-to-200-Gallon Brewers:
Our one-gallon kit has the bucket, air pump, the aerator connectors, the air diffuser and the connecting hoses, 3 brew sessions of ingredients, a half-cup of BioVam Mycorrhiza and complete use and application instructions for $37..00 plus shipping and handling. The 5-gallon version has the same items for $68.00 plus shipping and handling.

Replenishment kits are available, $14.00 plus shipping and handling for the one gallon, and $33.00 plus shipping and handling for the 5 gallon."

The Alaska Bounty Commercial Humus Tea Brewer is $408.00; contact John Evans for details about this easy to use, easy to clean commercial brewer. Replenishment kit is also available. Call for pricing.

"For more information about the "Alaska Bounty Humus Tea, Soil Stimulant System, Soil Life Brewers", please contact John Evans, john@alaskagiant.com (or T & J Enterprises, co-manufacturer, Alaska Bounty Brewers, at: http://www.tandjenterprises.com, Thomas Giannou, thomas@tandjenterprises.com, 2328 West Providence Ave., Spokane, Washington 99205, (509) 327-7670)."

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Alaska Bounty Humus Tea Reports:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/compost_tea/database

Visit http://www.alaskagiant.com to learn more about John Evans and Alaska Bounty, and http://www.tandjenterprises.com to learn more about BioVam Mycorrhiza - the "Dry Tea".


John Evans
http://www.alaskagiant.com
alaskabounty@alaskagiant.com
Thomas Giannou
http://www.tandjenterprises.com
thomas@tandjenterprises.com
Larry Giannou
larry@tandjenterprises.com

See larger photos of growing Fungi in Alaska Bounty Humus in the Photo Album section of the Compost Tea Forum, "Alaska Bounty" album.

More photos of our "Total Growing System" performance and John Evans Giants are located in the Photo Album section of the Compost Tea Forum, "John Evans Giant Vegetables".
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