Re: [compost_tea] field bindweed

From: Eileen Calvanese <ecalvanese_at_bpcparks.org>
Date: Fri, 01 Aug 2003 07:12:29 -0400

On 7/25/03 10:59 PM, "Jeff Lowenfels" <jeff_at_gardener.com> wrote:

> Compost tea helps solve some of the problems that allows noxious weeds to=
 get
> established. Too much nitrate in the soil, for example. Put a good funga=
l tea
> down and things like thistle are not supposed to be able to get an easy s=
tart.
>
> You have to let us know how your tests prove out!
>
> Cheers,
>
> jeff
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We are trying to tackle a bindweed problem in an area of the park- After
cutting down all the weeds wešre going to apply a fungal tea ­the same
recipe you suggested for powdery mildew ­ any thoughts on how often tea
should be applied to get results? The area is planted with Rugosa Roses,
White Oaks and Junipers. The Bindweed has taken over along with some other
weeds ­ Mugwort, Galinsoga and an occasional Thistle. SFW tests from last
year showed good and above ranges in both the bacterial and fungal biomass
(active and total) . Thanks for any other suggestions ........

      - Eileen




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