[compost_tea] Protozoa: Methods of growth

From: Jeff Lowenfels (jeff@gardener.com)
Date: Sun Mar 16 2003 - 18:46:06 EST


Has anyone done any study of what grows the best protozoa either to add to =
tea as it is applied or later? We concentrate a lot on fungi and bacteria,=
 but they are the "fertilizer" bags. I would like to know other's experienc=
es growing protozoa, one of the "fertilizer spreaders."

So far I have been using an ornamental straw in a bucket filled with well w=
ater, aerated with an aquarium bubbler for 12 to 36 hours. I get plenty of =
critters when viewed under the scope, and some are even familiar from high =
school biology--paramecium, amoeba, volvox? I must have paid some attentio=
n.

Any other suggested methods? What works best? When is the best time to add =
these to teas?

Cheers,

Jeff
www.Alaskahumus.com





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