Objections to AACT by grow master!!

aisach

Active Member
I do find that I need to feed less than with non-aerated nutes. He had me on feed-feed-water. After I started aerating I was able to go to a water-water-feed schedule. Easier on the wallet. Tastes better.
 

Corbat420

Well-Known Member
bacteria dominated tea in fungus dominated soil
i dont think you understand what he is actually saying. Bacteria and Fungi eat the same things, by introducing bacteria into a fungal rich environment you kill the fungi..... the Fungi in the soil (Often green forest mold - Trichoderma) atatches itself to the root's in a symbiotic relationship to double or even triple the size of the root mass. The bacteria in the soil does one thing only, "cook" the nutrients in the soil. this happens because the bacteria eat the nutrients to break them donw into a chemical which is readily available for uptake by the plant... The Fungi also do this.

By using Bacteria dominant tea's you are replacing the Fungi with Bacteria, and by doing so you remove the mycorrhizal action of the fungi and reduce the end root mas of the plant... there is a sticky at the top of the page which show's you how to make Fungal dominant teas to allow the fungi in the soil to cook the nutrients as well as preform their mycorrhizal action. https://www.rollitup.org/organics/516845-aact-bloom-tea-veg-tea.html

Originally Posted by Corbat420
Fungi Tea's are another form of Compost tea which is rarely explored. Different forms of fungi live EVERYWHERE, some are good and some are bad. Fungal Teas use Naturaly ocuring good forms of fungi to inoculate the soil and form a symbiotic Bond with the roots of your plants. With a balance of Fungi, Bacteria and Enzymes an organic grower will be MUCH happier with the results the final product has to offer.


Fungal-Dominated Compost Tea Recipe


2 pounds of fungal-dominated compost (see Tips at bottom of page)
2 ounces humic acids
2 teaspoons of yucca extract*
1 ounce of liquid kelp
2 tablespoons of ground oatmeal
5 Gallons Water
We like to add yucca extract near the end of the brewing process, since it has a tendency to create a lot of foam. Also, you'll want to make sure your yucca doesn't have any preservatives, but does have a high saponin content.
A Few Fungi Tips from the Experts


Tip #1
If you want to increase the diversity of your compost tea, we suggest adding a cup or two of garden soil. Better yet, if your compost tea recipe calls for fungal compost, include a cup or two of soil from a nearby forest. By adding these additional soils, you're ensuring your tea is inoculated with a wide range of soil microbes. These soils are like a biological catalyst, or compost tea activator.
Tip #2
When we want to ensure we've got fungi in our tea, we will brew it, and then add spores of mycorrhizal fungi. Mycorrhizal fungi act as a wonderful inoculum to any fungal compost tea recipe. These fungi naturally form beneficial relationships with approximately 95% of all plant species. They aid in nutrient transfer to plants, and help to create better soil conditions. Here is a great site if you'd like more information on mycorrhizal fungi.
Tip #3
We can't claim this last tip to be our own. It comes from the incredible book, Teaming with Microbes, by authors, Jeff Lowenfels and Wayne Lewis. In it, Lowenfels and Lewis suggest you "give fungi a head start." Since it can be difficult to get fungi to multiple (they do grow in size, just rarely in number) during the compost tea brewing process, the authors recommend growing them prior to the brewing process.To do this, you'll want to moisten a couple cups of compost (just damp, not dripping wet), and then put it in a light-resistant container. Then grind up some simple proteins (fungal foods), such as oatmeal, and mix them in with the moist compost. Cover partially with a lid, and then place in a warm, dark area. We typically put ours under our sink, or above our fridge in a cupboard. After about 3 days, you'll remove the lid, and find a bunch of fungal mycelia throughout the compost. You can now use this compost to brew your fungal tea.
Tip #4
Don't accidentally filter out your fungi (and nematodes) when straining your tea. When filtering your tea, be sure your screen is as close to 400 micrometers as possible. Paint strainers, from your local hardware store, work quite well for this function. Avoid using socks or pillowcases, since their fibers are too tight.
 

aisach

Active Member
He knows a 'little' about teas. He offered no explanation for his objection.

Now I'm confused. I aerate my gro/bloom nutes with kelp, humic acid, molasses, and whatever else is needed. Humic added after aeration. I have not used compost because I have no source for it.
I dont strain, just mix aerate, and feed the next day. Oxygen is added to the roots.
And I probably do not use as much mychorrizae as many others do. I thought I had a good balance.
Back to the drawing board.
I have read parts of the 'sticky' you mentioned. And I have the book TWM, however, I found it a difficult read. :sleep: Unintentionally, of course. Heh heh heh.
 
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