Re: Why we should be careful (was Re: [compost_tea] tea for pasture

From: butch ragland <wilddog_202_at_yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2005 17:23:40 -0800 (PST)
Of course, and the farmer, condo manager can't wait.
The question goes to basic science. Then of course who
has time, money, etc.
--- Jeff Lowenfels <jeff_at_gardener.com> wrote:

> <The question, what
>   would happen if the chemicals were simply stopped
>   isn't answered.>
>
> If there is enough organic matter on the surface and
> in the soil,
> eventually the soil foodweb will re-establish
> itself.  Fungi and
> bacteria are ubiquitous, spores will blow into the
> area, bird droppings
> etc all help establish the base and on it goes.  The
> question really
> should be "how long will it take?"
>
> Cheers,
>
> Jeff
> WWW.ALASKAHUMUS.COM  home of the famous Alaska
> Humus, the ideal for
> making compost tea.
>
>
> Plant a Row in your garden to feed the hungry. Join
> Plant A Row for the
> Hungry. Ask me how. www.gwaa.org/Par/index.html
>
>


=====
Butch Ragland
Conflict is as addictive as
cocaine, alcohol, cigarettes,etc
I'm sorry to report that
cooperation is not


           
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