So we meet again...lol.

Compost Teas

From the above link: (I highlighted the concerns)

??While the scientific evidence is
certainly lacking for aerated compost
tea activity in disease control, there is a
serious, documented concern with these
types of compost teas,? says Dr. William
R. Schneider, a research scientist in the
Biopesticides & Pollution Prevention
Division (Office of Pesticide Programs) of
the Environmenatal Protection Agency.
He continues, ??It is very difficult
to do a microbial pesticide risk
assessment on a mixture of unidentified
microorganisms that could easily
contain human and nontarget organism
pathogens.?
Indeed, this risk is significant in
aerated teas that have been ??enhanced?
with molasses, kelp, and other high nutrient
additives. Such aerated teas have been
documented through scientific
research to contain E. coli and Salmonella
populations, both of which are human
pathogens.

The recent deaths due to
E. coli-contaminated spinach illustrates
how dangerous compost tea applications
can be, particularly on food crops.

Is using this stuff worth your health and the health of your family and friends?
Rusty Trichome Reviewed by Rusty Trichome on . Should I rebrew organic tea if not used in several days?? I was brewing up my fertilizer mix... it's not actually homeade tea, but Humboldt Nutrients organic line... and I hadn't used it in like 3-5 days. It was in a 5-gallon bucket and it was bubbled with air the entire time, so maybe it's not a problem. Do you think I should dump it and just rebrew after that many days, or even a few more? I know this nutrient line probably supports strong bacterial growth and I'm sure the oxygen supports that. So, I guess anaerobic bacteria would be prevented Rating: 5