How obtuse to even mention eradication. Why not encourage better soil
management and recommend practical methods in the reach of a home
gardener. A simple KIS compost tea brewer with vermicompost from a
reliable source WILL produce consistent results. There are lots of
successes outside of the Soil Soup world of compost tea. Field trials?
Thousands of acres are under compost and compost tea methods and
successfully out competing pathogenic soil fungi. Why encourage
continuing in the same old tired paradigm?

http://www.simplici-tea.com/


On Wed, 05 Mar 2003 14:26:49 GMT, Pam wrote:

It's neither obtuse nor inaccurate - certain soil borne fungi are NOT easily
erradicated except through fumigation. The disease suppressing attributes of
compost have been recognized for years - HOWEVER, suppression and control are
quite different and not all pathogens will respond in the same manner and not
all compost is equal. It is not practical or helpful to suggest to a hobby
gardener that he conduct his own field trials to determine how best to control
the problem, when something as simple as routine crop rotation or planting in
containers or raised beds will work.

Tom Jaszewski wrote:

Perhps a little closer look into compost and suppression? There's lots
of good research popping up. Comments like "It is not easily
treated in the soil except through soil fumigation," are obtuse.

On Wed, 05 Mar 2003 13:23:55 GMT, Pam wrote:



Tom Jaszewski wrote:

On Wed, 05 Mar 2003 01:52:18 GMT, "Cereoid+10+"
wrote:

Phytophthera, which
is a soil-borne fungus and can affect each of these crops. It is not
easily
treated in the soil except through soil fumigation,

look into compost tea and good quality tested compost. Neither of the
previous "experts" are very well versed in the realm of organic
growing.

No need to get snarky, Tom. I don't consider myself an expert in anything.
The poster asked for insight, which I hope I helped to provide. And I am
quite well versed in organic methods. While compost tea does appear to
offer some impressive disease suppression capabilities, all we have to go
on are a few field studies and annecdotal experience. I am not going to
argue this point with you - not all compost teas are equal, not all
homeowners have access to them and there is no scientifically prepared and
tested body of knowledge to support their claims.

Regards,

tomj




Regards,

tomj