Questions re: Compost Teas, etc..

[Meadowlark]

As far as compost tea.. I see no reason not to use it if growing organically and have the time and desire.

Nor do I. I don't use it, but I certainly would never, ever disparage those who do.

 

[Soiled]

"Is there anyone on this Forum claiming that a pound of compost has more NPK than one pound of 13-13-13? Anyone? Anyone know anyone who claims that?"

..The NPK of compost is not high....

"A generalization which is patently false in my compost."

Composted manure is equally lacking in nutrients, but maybe a bit higher than homemade compost. Vastly lower than chemical or "natural" fertilizers.

"Another completely false generalization. My lab tests prove it, and my veggies confirm it. My compost is NOT lacking in nutrients."

You said it, Meadowlark. Repeatedly. You claim your compost is comparable in NPK. But yes, you're right, hardly anyone else in this forum says that. The myths are among those uninformed. The folks here are generally pretty smart.

Still waiting to hear about the NPK is of your compost. You claim it's pretty high.

 

[Meadowlark]

We're still all waiting to get the NPK of your compost.

You can whine and carryon until the cows come home and I still will NOT ever mess with expressing NPK in % by weight. That is completely meaningless to me, totally irrelevant...as well I might add to veggie plants.

What matters is the ppm levels of critical nutrients available to veggie plants. That is my focus and certainly NOT commercial fertilizer % by weight.

"Another completely false generalization. My lab tests prove it, and my veggies confirm it. My compost is NOT lacking in nutrients."

That is correct...my compost is not lacking in nutrients.

Still waiting to hear about the NPK is of your compost. You claim it's pretty high.

Whine, whine, whine...testing labs deal in ppm which is what the plants care about and is my concern.