Below is ground up oatmeal. This does not work in extractions but is used for pre-germinating fungi spores in your compost. A few days before doing your extraction, place a cup or two mixed in your compost. Make sure it is 50% moist with waterand then let it set. It is best of the ambient [...]
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When first establishing a plant border for the first time, you need to know the requirements of the plant you are using. You also need to know the soil F:B (Fungi to Bacteria. General rule of thumb, keep the F:B ration to 1:1) ratio for the plant and the existing soil. The type of foods [...]
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When first establishing an orchard for the first time, fruit trees are generally require very fungal dominated soil. This is expressed as soil F:B (Fungi to Bacteria. General rule of thumb, keep the F:B ration to 100:1) ratio for the plant and the existing soil. The type of foods added to the Extract depends if [...]
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When first establishing turf for the first time, you need to know the requirements of the plant you are using. It is always best to put down compost before starting a lawn. This gives the lawn a chance to take hold. For Information on making Compost for the beginner – Videos, Click here You also [...]
Apr 19, 2011 | Categories: Compost Extractions Schedules | Tags: bacteria/protists, beginner, Compost Extrations, establishing, Euro/Asia, Extract, extracted organisms, F:B ratio, Fish Emulsion, fish hydrolysate, Fungi, Fungi to Bacteria, grass, lawn, lawns, Liquid Kelp, making compost, microscope, Molasses, monthly applications, mostly bacteria, Recipes, schedules, South Africa, Teas, turf, US East Coast, US Midwest, West Coast | Leave A Comment »