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Fri, Jul 27, 12 at 6:42
| Five days ago I started my first batch of aerated compost tea. I used compost, molasses, vinegar, epsom salts, etc. all according to the directions given in the various posts I read. It is hot here, nearly 100 degrees. I had foam for the first day or so. Now, its cleared and fermentation has obviously stopped. Is it OK to use now? should I reactivate it with some sugar before I use it? I have left the air pump on, so its been getting oxygen constantly.
Did I kill my microherd?
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| According to Dr. Elaine Ingham if your compost tea brews longer than 3 days you need to add more molasses to feed the bacteria since they will run out of food beyond that. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Making Compost/manure Tea
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- Posted by IowaAvo none (klmarb@hotmail.com) on Fri, Jul 27, 12 at 7:31
| Thanks, I suspected as much. Since I have a 50lb. bag of dried molasses, I'll add a couple of cups (30 gal barrel) so its ready tomorrow.. |
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