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ylloh
06-23-2008, 07:01 AM
hello plant lovers out there, new member jerry here, i'm retired,me & wife donna
try to grow stuff & have a lot to learn. i like pool, beer, ping pong, beer and
long walks on the beach ( oops wrong site) but now that i'm here i've got a
couple of ? ... how would i make a small unit to make compost tea.. i have 5 gal
buckets and cow manure,any thoughts.. also damn white flies..how do you get
rid of those , never die, damn white flies .. thanks j&d

hydrojeff
06-23-2008, 07:22 AM
welcome ylloh, i think Chris might have the info you need, you out there Chris?

Dean W.
06-23-2008, 09:28 AM
Welcome to the forum compost tea is great stuff! I'll let Chris answer your questions. :)

mskitty38583
06-23-2008, 09:48 AM
compost tea...love the stuff! btw welcome!!!:0518:

Richard
06-23-2008, 10:24 AM
Welcome J&D

... also damn white flies..how do you get
rid of those , never die, damn white flies .. thanks j&d

White flies have a 3-5 day life cycle. Spray the plant and soil with pesticide that lists white flies every 3 days for at least one week and they will be gone.

... how would i make a small unit to make compost tea..

Get a sturdy 30 gallon barrel with a lid to keep rain and critters out. If the lid is air tight, fix it so the barrel can "breathe". Drill some 1/4 inch holes in the bottom center for drainage into a pan to catch the tea. Take it easy on the manure. The majority of material should be coarsely shredded fresh plant cuttings. Add alfalfa meal or cut alfalfa to speed the process. Each time you finish draining or add material roll the barrel around to mix the contents.

Chironex
06-23-2008, 10:27 AM
Here's a link to the "How To Make Compost Tea". Welcome to the forum!
What are the Benefits of Aerated Compost Teas vs. Classic Teas? - (http://faq.gardenweb.com/faq/lists/organic/2002082739009975.html)

Kylie2x
06-25-2008, 03:25 PM
HEY HEY HEY!!!!
A Big Ole Welcome from Texas! Sure Happy to have you and Miss Donna here!!! I am a BIG FAN of Frosty Beverages myself..LOL Here is another link for ya.. I look forward to seeing you around!!!
Kylie:hiiiiyanana:

Organic Recipes - DirtDoctor.com - Howard Garrett - The Dirt Doctor (http://www.dirtdoctor.com/view_question.php?id=204)