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[compost_tea] Re: Micronized Compost



What about adding microbial innoculant for compost into the brew. 
Would that have any effect in adding back organisms or should it be 
reserved just for the compost pile?

--- In compost_tea@yahoogroups.com, soilfoodweb@a... wrote:
> The data we have on micronized compost is that protozoa and 
nematodes are 
> lost completely.  Total Fungi are reduced to extremely low levels 
(less than 
> 1 ug per gram).  Total Bacteria are reduced to very low levels (in 
the 1 to 5 
> ug range).  Activity is lost completely.  
> 
> BUT, that was with compost micronized a certain way.  Maybe done a 
different 
> way, the effect on the organisms would be different.  So, a sample 
is 
> required for assessment.  Check the compost before you micronize it 
(what was 
> the starting level of organisms?), and then after you micronize.  
> 
> Scott Cranford had a good approach to micronization - he micronized 
some 
> compost, but then added back the organisms by spraying the 
micronized 
> material with a good, active compost tea.   That should work!  
Micronized 
> compost with the organisms!
> 
> Elaine Ingham
> President, Soil Foodweb Inc.
> www.soilfoodweb.com


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