[compost_tea] RE HONEY INSTEAD OF MOLASSES?

From: Jeff Lowenfels (jeff@gardener.com)
Date: Tue Feb 11 2003 - 15:17:41 EST


Someone who purchased some Alaska Humus asked me off list about using hone=
y as a sugar source. AH or not, do not use honey and here is why:

 Cheers,
Jeff L
www.Alaskahumus.com, the standard in making compost teas
      Honey kills antibiotic-resistant bugs
      Chronic wounds could benefit from traditional medicine.
      19 November 2002
      KENDALL POWELL

                       
                        Some companies are already making honey-impregnated=
 bandages for treating wounds.
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      Honey could help to treat wounds that refuse to heal. Researchers see=
king scientific support for honey's legendary medicinal properties have fou=
nd that it stops bacteria from growing - even strains that are resistant to=
 some antibiotics1.
     




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