Re: [compost_tea] Re: Asian Rust

From: Ted Peterson <ted.peterson_at_tcsn.net>
Date: Tue, 23 Nov 2004 10:52:00 -0800

Titel wrote:


  I agree with you that vermicompost is the superior choice for making
  ACT but I do not believe you are qualified to make the statement
  that "compost tea will not get rid of any diease load".



Ok, we are back to agree/disagree. Titel, show some data. Do a controlled =
test. I have been working with mildew on grapes for three years and have y=
et to see remission. I have seen spread controlled through outcompetition =
but not any eradication. So before you start attacking my tea again and te=
lling us about how great your product is and how well it can control mildew=
, I would suggest you do your own testing in as controlled a situation as y=
ou can get. Then take that data and replicate it in the wild. Test your t=
ea before and after your applicatons. Then post exactly how you did it so =
we can see if it can be replicated.

In my experience, the role of CT is somewhat different than the role of a p=
esticide. You can post your opinions as much as you want but until I see s=
ome data, I have no reason to believe your statements. I have alread been t=
hrough one series of experiments at time and expense of my own to disprove =
to myself assertions about CT. I would rather not do it again.

Vermicompost is not necessarily superior for ACT. If you make high-quality=
 compost, you can get more diversity than you would from vermicompost.

Ted Peterson
EW/SOE






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