Thanks Tad for inviting me to join your group. A little background on me (for those that don't know): I've been a loyal user of KIS fine products since I...
Hey everyone, Thanks for joining the group. I realize there's already some great forums out there for discussing organic practices and compost tea. I wanted...
Thanks for inviting me into your group. I am farming organically in Hawaii. I was using the organic compost tea for my farm, on advice from another organic...
Patty, Have you looked into other motors that may require less electricity? Of course, you may need to double the brewing cycle, this is the only motor that...
For those of you wondering why Tad is trying to attach protozoa I found this definition: Most protozoa are too small to be seen with the naked eye-most are...
Thanks John, I've been experimenting with a protozoa tea because I've found that our teas tend to be a little low in protozoa, though high in both bacteria and...
Is anyone out there using the tea compost for grass/lawn? I live in a new home into which we moved last August. The lawn was soded and I have been an...
Hello Ellis; Yes, myself and Mr. Greenjeans both use compost tea on our lawns and flower beds. I used to use the home made Deuley's Little Texas Tea Brewer. It...
Hi I just started using the KIS 5 gallon and poured the first batch on my roses. How many times do you use the "tea bags" or is it just one time and then...
Hi Penny; Actually, the tea bags are designed for one time use only when making tea. However, after you've made your tea, take the contents of the tea bag out...
With fall upon us, it's a good time to get down one last application of AACT. This is especially true if you have, or anticipate, lots of leaves from coming...
Thanks Gerry! Here in the Northwest, it's still warm enough for applications. A good rule of thumb is when night time temps. start dropping into the 40s,...
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pat bell
activist_mom@...
Oct 12, 2007 12:31 am
Why no compost tea in cool weather? I live in the SF Bay Area. PB Tad Hussey <tadhussey@...> wrote: Thanks Gerry! Here in the Northwest, it's still warm...
PB; Cool weather is actually a relative term. A better indicator would be with soil temps. When soil temps fall to 40 degree or cooler, the soil biology that...
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pat bell
activist_mom@...
Oct 12, 2007 2:46 am
Thanks. I'm not sure our soil ever gets below 40. I know I've checked it in late winter/early spring to see how close it is to 55 for planting tomatoes....
Pat; I guess you could, but your soil would probably benefit more if applied during the growing season. The biology will not die, but if conditions are now...
Pat, Gerry's right, it is based on soil temps. I use night time temps and a rule of thumb because most people aren't aware of their soil temps. I would agree...
Sorry...just realized I forgot to respond to this one. I put them in photos as a jpg. You can download them or zoom in to see the data. ... tadhussey ... ...
Just wanted to let everyone know that we recently purchased a new microscope, so I'm able to look at compost and compost tea samples with even better clarity...
Another question I've been receiving a lot lately on the phone is regards to brewing length and temperatures. As air temps get colder, you will want to extend...
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pat bell
activist_mom@...
Jan 8, 2008 1:22 am
I'm glad to have this information. I've only used my brewer once in the two years I've had it, for several reasons. I asked for a reusable bag for the...
Pat, Did you purchase the brewer from us or through Earth Fortifications? As for some of your questions, we do ship orders for just the reusable mesh bag. You...
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pat bell
activist_mom@...
Jan 8, 2008 4:22 am
I assume you're related to Linda and Leon Hussey, from whom I bought my brewer. I assume that's "us." (Just read the end of your email and see that he's your...
It's a Meiji MX5300 with phase contrast. I know there was a big debate between Tim and Elaine about using phase contrast to view compost tea, but everyone I...
Pat, Sorry it took me a couple of days to respond. Yes, Leon and Linda are my parents. I've been around the industry my whole life, but started working full...
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pat bell
activist_mom@...
Jan 10, 2008 5:57 am
Thanks for your reply. If I start brewing in the afternoon I'll be brewing in temps in the 40's and applying the tea when the temps are in the 60's. Doesn't...
Can the tea be brewed inside? You keep your home at least 60 degrees I hope. Maybe in a laundry room or even in the kitchen. Set up the brewer after the...
