Re: [compost_tea] Mesh size

From: David Anderson <danderson_at_backpackgeartest.org>
Date: Wed, 14 Jul 2004 12:45:47 -0700
soilfoodweb_at_aol.com wrote:

> Hi Dave -

> Generally, you want to work on a mesh size of about 400 micrometers
> opening sizes, since fungal tend to grow in clumps.  You want the larger
> opening size and therefore nozzle sizes as well.

> Drip tape with opening sizes of 5 micrometers will not be good places
> for tea to be used.

> But just about any other type of sprayer has nozzles larger opening size
> than those.  Aim for nozzles that have 400 micrometer opening size, or
> larger.

Thanks Elaine, it looks like I'll be going for 40-mesh then. And it
looks like it is time to start contacting sprayer manufacturers, because
they sure don't put that information on their websites.

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Received on Wed Jul 14 2004 - 16:36:59 EDT

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