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Re: [compost_tea] CT Efects
No claims can be made that compost tea controls diseases, however. does have those impacts. So, please do not expect that there will be control of an already existing disease condition.
Typically IF a foliar compost tea spray will have a discernable impact replacing disease organisms on leaf surfaces, the effect should be seen within a day. If no impact is seen, another spray is indicated. Alternatively, if the tea is not protecting leaf surfaces, it may be necessary to use a fungicide or insecticide to deal with the overwhelming disease load that is present, and get it under control to begin with.
Typically compost tea is a protectant and thus works before diseases come calling.
If no diseases are present, then you might see an effect within a few days as nutrient uptake improves. Soil strucutre will improve if the organisms applied have the food, and survive transfer into soil. Check the soil with a penetrometer to determine if compacted zones are opening up. Roots should start growing deeper into the soil if you have been successful at improving soil structure. If can be a week or two for these to be obvious
Hope this helps -
Elaine Ingham
President, Soil Foodweb Inc.
www.soilfoodweb.com
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