Re: [compost_tea] carbonization

From: Ted Peterson <ted.peterson_at_tcsn.net>
Date: Mon, 27 Dec 2004 13:26:13 -0800

http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/livestk/01224.html
The above reference has this reference:
How to Set Up the Vermicomposting Windrow
Option 1: Establish the area for the vermicomposting windrow following the =
guidelines in fact sheet 1.225, Composting Horse Manure in Dynamic Windrows=
, but do not add additional nitrogen to the manure and bedding. Monitor tem=
perature in the windrow and turn it before temperatures reach 145 F to prev=
ent carbonizing the material and reducing its palatability for Eisenia. Eis=
enia digest material faster if it has composted for seven to 10 days first.=
 
Create an initial base of material 6 feet wide, 18 inches tall, and 6 feet =
long. The base should be oriented east/west so it receives sunlight on its =
south side all day.


Here are some others:


http://www.hnei.hawaii.edu/flash_carb_biomass.pdf

http://www.iupac.org/goldbook/C00840.pdf

And interesting enough here's:

http://www.environmental-expert.com/magazine/biocycle/october2000/article2.=
htm

It's off topic but a good read. There's an article about measuring and con=
trolling temperatures that mentions carbonization in the same issue.

Ted
SOE






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