http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewBoard.asp?b=27 Last 25 Posts for the 'Compost Tea' message board. en-us Copyright &copy; 1999-2026 BigPumpkins.com. All rights reserved. info@bigpumpkins.com BP RSS FeedGen http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.bigpumpkins.com/images/newlogo_232x70.jpg http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/ Aurum Pumpkin <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Hi! I recently discovered Dr. Elaine Ingham's seminars. Thanks to her, I understood a lot about how the soil works. I'm wondering if anyone has grown giant pumpkins and vegetables following Dr. Elain... 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?766917 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=27&p=766917 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=27&p=766917 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:33:32 GMT Little Ketchup <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I've got some cruddy honey from some dead beehives, I've got a lot of garden things all the master gardener thkngs except gourds. I even have giant beets, giant radish, and giant cucumber. Just wond... 4 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?731344 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=27&p=731344 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=27&p=731344 Thu, 18 May 2023 15:27:56 GMT spudder <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> It seems some research is suggesting that maybe usiing both may be beneficial depending on the type of problem. Non-aerated is claimed to live and thrive where aerated cannot. I have seen claims by co... 6 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?716515 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=27&p=716515 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=27&p=716515 Tue, 08 Mar 2022 07:27:02 GMT Sankalp <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I have a few questions about Mollasas and sugar. Can I use sugar instead of Mollasas because they are both a source of sugar? Also, I was wondering why Sulferd Mollasas is not good? Thanks, Sanka... 24 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?715861 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=27&p=715861 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=27&p=715861 Thu, 24 Feb 2022 12:40:31 GMT Adam044 <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> What are the benefits of brewing the Wallace wow Compost tea with the aerated method over the quick brew method? Does it make a huge difference to aerate the tea? Is it still worth it if you don&#8217... 5 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?712179 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=27&p=712179 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=27&p=712179 Wed, 19 Jan 2022 10:15:19 GMT bluesilver <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Hi, just did some experimenting today with the air lift pump setup i have for a 5 gallon bucket. I found some interesting results that i am hoping someone might be able to help out solve what is goi... 6 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?686074 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=27&p=686074 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=27&p=686074 Sun, 02 Aug 2020 01:10:45 GMT bluesilver <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Hi, I have read many comments and ideas on pump sizes. I only want a pump larger enough to do a 5 gallon bucket. I have read that just a 0.5 cubic cfm pump would be fine, So a 5 gallon bucket, th... 12 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?685048 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=27&p=685048 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=27&p=685048 Sat, 18 Jul 2020 04:09:39 GMT Penryngarden <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I started brewing my compost tea and then did not have time to use it - its been brewing a week now. Should I toss it or as long as it being aerated is it still good? 9 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?684231 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=27&p=684231 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=27&p=684231 Mon, 06 Jul 2020 11:53:39 GMT Marcie7173 <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Does anyone use ascorbic acid to neutralize tap water?does it benefit or harm the plants? 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?683437 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=27&p=683437 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=27&p=683437 Wed, 17 Jun 2020 11:52:58 GMT 97pounder! <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Hi all, I am wondering if foliar spraying compost tea would be benificial. If so, what would be the best way to do this? 13 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?683342 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=27&p=683342 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=27&p=683342 Mon, 15 Jun 2020 09:43:38 GMT LJ <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> How large of compound microscope is required for inspecting tea samples for microbiology? Just something inexpensive to see if my tea is alive. 6 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?683306 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=27&p=683306 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=27&p=683306 Sun, 14 Jun 2020 15:30:23 GMT Duster <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> put your compost tea amendments straight into the water instead of inside a bag that hangs in the water? If we are just planning on doing a soil drench and not spraying the plant, can this be done wit... 9 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?681503 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=27&p=681503 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=27&p=681503 Fri, 01 May 2020 23:20:13 GMT Penryngarden <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Does anyone add Compost Tea to the planting site - prior to planting your AG pumpkin plant - just curious. 7 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?679561 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=27&p=679561 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=27&p=679561 Tue, 24 Mar 2020 23:56:19 GMT Paco <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> How much compost tea should I apply to a 1000 sq ft plant and what's the quick eat way to apply it ? Thanks Davd 1 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?674057 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=27&p=674057 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=27&p=674057 Mon, 20 Jan 2020 17:59:19 GMT Paco <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> How often should you apply compost tea ? Thanks Dave 5 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?673832 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=27&p=673832 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=27&p=673832 Sun, 19 Jan 2020 09:08:47 GMT KingPumpkinRanch <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> What pump size do you recommend for a 30 to 50 gallon brewer 14 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?657501 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=27&p=657501 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=27&p=657501 Tue, 05 Mar 2019 22:34:23 GMT Little Ketchup <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> What readings do you get from your compost? Or... whatever else you feed? What do you feed and at what ppm? 1 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?638476 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=27&p=638476 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=27&p=638476 Sat, 30 Jun 2018 03:43:49 GMT bnot <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I have been experimenting for the last few months with compost teas. So far I have used Earthworm Castings and Alaskan Humus as the biological source for the brew. Over the weekend I picked up a bag... 7 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?634781 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=27&p=634781 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=27&p=634781 Wed, 11 Apr 2018 15:59:06 GMT Little Ketchup <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> https://www.motherearthnews.com/organic-gardening/gardening-techniques/liquid-fertilizers-zm0z11zhun The article contains a link to the original source. It shows very high K from lawn clippings so... 4 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?634747 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=27&p=634747 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=27&p=634747 Wed, 11 Apr 2018 03:33:35 GMT Tad12 <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> For those interested in Compost Tea, I put together a free, downloadable, 17 page guide that is available here: https://www.kisorganics.com/blogs/news/the-ultimate-compost-tea-guide Hope people ... 4 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?618127 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=27&p=618127 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=27&p=618127 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 14:24:19 GMT Big T Hoff <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I probably put five five gallon buckets of fish carcasses on the garden over the winter. Birds foxes etc enjoyed themselves but they were in water and that all made it to the ground. I have another th... 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?603348 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=27&p=603348 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=27&p=603348 Tue, 18 Apr 2017 16:00:05 GMT Orange is King!!! <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> What type of molasses/sugars do you use in you tea mixes? 5 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?600035 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=27&p=600035 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=27&p=600035 Wed, 08 Mar 2017 20:52:55 GMT Orange is King!!! <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> What size/type of air pump could I use on a 55 gallon barrel for my air supply? To make sure I am getting enugh air into my water. 7 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?596722 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=27&p=596722 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=27&p=596722 Fri, 10 Feb 2017 15:51:00 GMT So.County <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I have a worm farm and it produces about 5lbs of castings a month. Any advises on how to store the castings over the winter? 3 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?580075 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=27&p=580075 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=27&p=580075 Tue, 30 Aug 2016 20:54:49 GMT baitman <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> How do you know if the compost that you are using is alive and good to go for making tea. I have some 3 year old leaf compost sitting in a pile, after AI make a batch of tea there really isn't any foa... 4 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?575587 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=27&p=575587 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=27&p=575587 Thu, 14 Jul 2016 18:50:49 GMT