Re: [compost_tea] Brewing time for soil applications only

From: <soilfoodweb_at_aol.com>
Date: Thu, 03 Feb 2005 02:17:23 -0500
Two different questions, really.

What's the effect of one tea application, brewed at 6 hours, versus another brewed 24 hours,

and

what is the effect of two tea applications, three, four, or more. 

Each application of tea enhances diversity, and increases the benefits we expect to see.

The biomass of TOTAL bacteria and fungi increases in the soil with each application.  Add foods to keep these organisms ACTIVE. 

Need to understand the difference between active and total.  Active organism ARE DOING their work.  If the conditions aren't right to have the organisms be active, then the organism begins to go into a dormant stage.  As a dormant stage, the organism can sleep for a long time.  It won't wake up until conditions are right for it to grow and be active. 

Like a human - you don't want to wake up until you smell coffee, bacon and eggs in the morning......  grin!

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Elaine Ingham
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