>-Allan >> > >Use bc as a foliar spray along with judicious use of the silica remedy and >you can accomplish the task. The bd remedies and proper faarming techniques >will bring satisfactory results. If, afterall, you are banging your head >against the wall trying to set up a factory, monoculture vineyard and use >organic methods, what will you accomplish. A complete and thorough shift in >approach, thinking and philosophy is still required. Don't you think??? >SStorch
Well, Steve, Thanks for the reply. I remember a local farmer whom I sent to JPI to get him started in biodynamics. JPI sent him some BC and told him to use it for his big kale crop. He stirred up the bc and sprayed it ON THE PLANTED STARTS. In his own words, the entire crop 'rotted.' I was pretty alarmed and called JPI and got Malcolm. When I told him what had happen, has response was, essentially, 'that's about what I'd expect. BC is used on the soil, not on the plants.' Yes, in fact, that's how I enjoy using it, applied to a bed before, during and after cultivation. My sense is that, among other things, it's helps 'green matter' to break down and become assimilated by the soil. So, if it works for you, I'll take you word for it and put it in as a factor as I worry this issue some more, but I feel I've had my warning about spraying BC on leaves. Instead, I use it to 'treat' the soil, which, btw, is exactly the primary use I have for compost tea right now and the reason why I most definitely would use BC in my compost teas. -Allan -Allan
