RE: [compost_tea] Hot compost

From: Judi Stewart <js_at_olympus.net>
Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2005 20:05:23 -0800

Jeff, when the temperature of the compost drops to
what temperature should he apply the ACT? And about
the watering can -it would meen 40 trips to the tank
for a two-gallon waterer. Do you prefer that method because
of a larger droplet?
 
The farmer is of the opinion that the heat (165º F) probably killed most
if not all
of the microbes, though I think some of the beneficials survived. Any
comment
on this perspective?
 
This is a dairy farmer, very popular in the local organic community.
He’s been able to build some “awesome” compost. It’s important that=
 he
create the best compost and he believes that ACT can be an important
tool.
 
Jeff, I appreciate your help.
 
Thank you,
 
Judi
 
 
 
Hi Judi,
How much tea to put on compost?
 
WOW, 165 for two weeks and still going! I would "spray" (actually use
a watering can or something other than a sprayer), 5 to 10 gallons per
cubic yard. We deal with cubic yard boxes of Alaska Humus (not offered
on our website www.alaskahumus.com , but available off line) (for those
who don't know, Alaska humus is 10,000 year old, natural compost full
of volcanic ash and 50-60% organics that provide great living quarters
for benefical bacteria and fungi in numbers you won't believe. We test
each batch....this one twice and have 20 tons available. Check out the
website for more information. The stuff makes great tea and has NO e
coli. It is what made the first famous cabbages so large for the Alaska
State Fair) Any more than 5 or 10 gallons and the compost is going to
be awfully wet!
 
Again, my answer is not predicated on numbers of critters returned to
the compost, but rather the physical nature of the operation! Just my
thoughts!
 
Cheers,
 
jeff
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