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Achy-Breaky-Dallas-Back
Joined: 07 May 2003
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Location: Dallas,TEXAS
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| Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2003 5:02 pm Post subject: Microbial Organism Receipes |
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| There are many receipes for aerated compost teas on the forums. Is there any procedure to cultivate microorganisms, microbial stimulators and enzymes that will promote soil aeration and general soil health. |
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Dchall_San_Antonio
Joined: 18 Mar 2003
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Location: San Antonio,TEXAS
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| Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2003 11:09 pm Post subject: |
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For one, just soaking cornmeal over night in water seems to impart an antifungal effect to the "tea." I can't say how that works, but I could guess it is microbial in nature.
Dry corn meal attracts a fungus from the Trichoderma family that seems to wipe out many other fungi, so maybe this soaking simply grows some Trichoderma in it. |
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CaptainCompostAL
Joined: 10 Mar 2003
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Location: Irondale,Alabama
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| Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2003 1:46 pm Post subject: |
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Molasses, dry molasses powder, or any other natural sugars or syrups are superior microbial growth activators for all composting/soil microbes, especially fungi according to Dr. Elaine Ingham.
Rotten fruits are great fungal foods. Use citrus fruits in compost piles or in pesticidal teas because of the high levels of citrus acid.
Leaf mold or forest dirt is also a great source of fungi for brewing. |
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