What type of bag do YOU use for compost tea?

[IncredibowlBoss]

While you're dispensing wisdom, MM - is it advisible or inadvisable to add bin/tumbler/heap compost to a free suspension brew in addition to bagged vermicompost? I've been convinced that it's desirable in lieu of fresh vermicompost, but would really like your perspective.

EDIT:
That is, not better than fresh vermicompost, but necessary with bagged vermicompost if fresh isn't available (really gotta get that damn worm bin started!)

 

[Microbeman]

While you're dispensing wisdom, MM - is it advisible or inadvisable to add bin/tumbler/heap compost to a free suspension brew in addition to bagged vermicompost? I've been convinced that it's desirable in lieu of fresh vermicompost, but would really like your perspective.

EDIT:
That is, not better than fresh vermicompost, but necessary with bagged vermicompost if fresh isn't available (really gotta get that damn worm bin started!)

Sure, nothing wrong with mixing vermicompost and thermophylic compost. When I use [vermi]compost I mean one or the other or both.

 

[analogcricket]

microbeman,
will 400 micron compost tea bag be small enough for 1/4" Soaker Dripline from dripworks?

i dont want to clog the lines.. and i heard from a friend i would need to use a 40micron compost tea bag? can anyone verify this?

 

[who dat is]

microbeman,
will 400 micron compost tea bag be small enough for 1/4" Soaker Dripline from dripworks?

i dont want to clog the lines.. and i heard from a friend i would need to use a 40micron compost tea bag? can anyone verify this?

Sorry I can't answer your question here but wanted to add that I never use a bag. I just stir it a couple of times over a 24 hour period. I don't strain either and the mixture gets some more texture for sure towards the bottom of the 5 gallon bucket. If any of the plants could stand to get topped off on the soil I'll add some of the alaskan humus/worm castings mixture that I brew with. Otherwise the leftovers get placed in with my soil recycling rubbermaid bin.

 

[analogcricket]

can you put a bag inside a vortex airlift brewer? or will it get clogged by the force of the pump?

 

[Jetlife]

I prefer no bag for my brews. Depending on the mix, i sometime strain or will just feed direct. I found this to be most beneficial.

 

[analogcricket]

I prefer no bag for my brews. Depending on the mix, i sometime strain or will just feed direct. I found this to be most beneficial.

im using drip lines...

 

[Primalraindrop]

These elastic paint strainers have done me well cheap and easy to replace!

 

[Granger2]

I grow in coco that I intend to reuse for multiple crops. If I don't strain it, the coco starts percolating very slowly. The coco gets clogged. I have just started using a bag for easier clean up. The 5 gal bag they sell at KIS organics. -granger

 

[bluhazy]

paint strainers works fine for me when spraying otherwise no bags at all.

 

[luxcultivars]

These are cheap, well-made and last a long time if cleaned properly. Polyester 400 micron mesh bags; sturdy wire-hoop top with a fabric loop for easy suspension. ~$6.25. This company has just about any filter bag you could imagine.

The bags look like this:



http://pentairaes.com/400-micron-x-16.html

 

[hicksticky]

I use those socks that shoe stores provide for people that dont have them, I dont know if you can call it a sock its the same material as the thin pantie hoes.

 

[Microbeman]

These are cheap, well-made and last a long time if cleaned properly. Polyester 400 micron mesh bags; sturdy wire-hoop top with a fabric loop for easy suspension. ~$6.25. This company has just about any filter bag you could imagine.

The bags look like this:

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http://pentairaes.com/400-micron-x-16.html

Good one lux.

I use a similar product but prefer the nylon monofilament 400 um mesh. - about the same price but easier to clean.

Paint strainers are fine to use and cheap. Avoid stockings or socks. Stockings usually restrict passage of fungal hyphae. Socks are just disgusting.

 

[Mikell]

Pffft, I use socks when I am looking for a fungal dominant tea.




(Eees a joke.)

Next we are going to try a new secret (so far) ingredient called hytibrizoil which will hopefully control foam and feed bacteria & fungi.

Any new information? I googled the term and oddly, came up with 0 results.

 

[Microbeman]

Pffft, I use socks when I am looking for a fungal dominant tea.




(Eees a joke.)




Any new information? I googled the term and oddly, came up with 0 results.

(Eees a joke.) but was talking about Lo Odor Blend from Organic Gem
which is a blend of vegetative (vegetable) waste hydrolised and fish hydrolysate. You need to contact them to find a source. It is great stuff and I would carry it were it not for the ridiculous cost of shipping these days. I may still consider it if I can find cheaper shipping.

I'll bet it is as good or better than Storch oil for a fraction of the cost.