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Velutina · 06-23-2012, 11:48 PM

Saying that Harvard, pot growers, and world-class pumpkin growers use it is just an argument to authority. I can use the argument to authority fallacy too. I have a BS in biology/botany and a doctorate in medicine, so believe me. I'm not convinced by anecdotal evidence. If your goal is growth, you'll probably get the best results with chemical fertilizers.

Chemical fertilizers have a bad name, but they work VERY well! They are proven to get better results on just about any crop. I wouldn't even consider using compost tea. It seems to be expensive, stinky, a PITA, and has shown NO benefit over conventional composting. Since your ingredients are ALREADY composted, the whole idea doesn't make sense. I see no reason to think a large aerobic bacteria population in the tea would translate to better plant growth or even better bacterial growth in the soil. Maybe i'm just too skeptical with my training in biology. IDK...

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Velutina Location: Miami Zone: 10b Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 276 BananaBucks : 49,074 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 100 Times Was Thanked 345 Times in 144 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	Re: Compost Tea Yea or Nay? Saying that Harvard, pot growers, and world-class pumpkin growers use it is just an argument to authority. I can use the argument to authority fallacy too. I have a BS in biology/botany and a doctorate in medicine, so believe me. I'm not convinced by anecdotal evidence. If your goal is growth, you'll probably get the best results with chemical fertilizers. Chemical fertilizers have a bad name, but they work VERY well! They are proven to get better results on just about any crop. I wouldn't even consider using compost tea. It seems to be expensive, stinky, a PITA, and has shown NO benefit over conventional composting. Since your ingredients are ALREADY composted, the whole idea doesn't make sense. I see no reason to think a large aerobic bacteria population in the tea would translate to better plant growth or even better bacterial growth in the soil. Maybe i'm just too skeptical with my training in biology. IDK... __________________ Adam Last edited by Velutina : 06-23-2012 at 11:52 PM.