Re: [compost_tea] CT and organic certification

From: laura_s@vaxxine.com
Date: Sun Jan 19 2003 - 10:33:46 EST


I understand that the principal of "certified ingredients equals certified
tea" is in effect currently.

SO if the above is true, we need to ensure that all inputs are certified or
do not require certification ie raw naturally occuring materials like soil
or AH. In the case of AH and other similar products I think we need to see
some evidence that the product is excempt.

Liquid humate and likely liquid kelp also, is made by drying and grinding
the raw material and then mixing it with water to create a liquid form. It
appears the KOH is commonly used in the drying process and that sometimes
Phosphoric acid is used to adjust pH.

Has anyone confirmed the organic status of the liquid or dry soluable
humate they are using ? Ditto on liquid or dry soluble kelp ? By confirmed
I don't mean that the sales agent says OK , I mean an OMRI label on the
product or a clearance from your certifying agency.



Laura Sabourin
EcoVit Ecologically Sound Horticultural Products
RR # 1
St Catharines, Ontario L2R 6P7
http://www.ecovit.ca

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