Difference between Veg and Bloom teas?

Buggins

Active Member
From what I understand, there are two different types of AACT teas you use based on which part of the plant's life cycle you're on.

I understand that during veg, more nitrogen is needed, and therefore more bacteria is needed to break down the nitrogen. High bacteria counts are achieved with making an aerated tea of worm castings and molasses (EWC to provide the bacteria, and molasses to feed them).

But what changes during bloom? I've heard mention that fungi is preferred. But I don't know why, or how to brew a fungi dominant tea.

Can someone help me by explaining why a fungi dominant tea is better for bloom, and how I would make just a basic fungal tea (no nutes, just basic ingredients to create a high concentration of fungi to inoculate the soil).

Thanks in advance.
 

SupraSPL

Well-Known Member
I am certainly no expert but to give the fungi a leg up you can prep your castings ahead of time by applying fish hydrolysate and keep it damp for a few days before you brew. You will see long white fungal strands reaching out from the castings. I believe oatmeal or even whole wheat flour would work as well. EWC + Whole wheat waffles busting with fungal strands

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Buggins

Active Member
So I would mix up some oat flour and worm casts into a damp lump, let it 'brew' for a couple days, then add that to my aerated tea? How long does it need to steep for maximum fungal concentration?
 
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