From: Jody - Harris Ranch (jody@harrisranch.net)
Date: Tue Nov 05 2002 - 23:50:40 EST
If both micronized compost and compost tea can be injected, what is better =
and why?
What is the N value for micronized compost? How does it differ from compos=
t?
Is micronized compost allowed for "Certified Organic"?
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>From: "Jose Luiz M Garcia"<gingerjo@terra.com.br>
>Sent: 11/5/02 3:42:01 PM
>To: "compost_tea@yahoogroups.com"<compost_tea@yahoogroups.com>
>Subject: RES: [compost_tea] Micronized Compost
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>Micronization does destroy microbial life in the study
>I have seen. It also decreases nitrogen content but one
>have to see the picture as a whole and not only pay attention to
>numbers and figures.
>Today with micronized compost ( even though with reduced life and
>reduced nitrogen) I can use it in my drip irrigation system
>with incredible results. With regular compost even though with
>a higher microbial life and higher N content I could never
>use it thru the irrigation system. You loose from one side so you can
>gain from the other.
>I still believe that Micronized Compost is a terrific product that allo=
w
>you to make several things that regular compost can´t.
>But that was not my original question. The original question was :
>Have any of you used Micronized Compost to make Compost tea ?
>That can be added directly in the tank. No need for using a bag.
>You can use say Micronized compost even as a food source directly
>in the tank and then use regular compost for microbial life if you will=
.
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>jose
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>I stand by my statement.
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>Tom
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