I have links to some of that info on my website. The point is that biochar (charcoal) is very long lasting compared to organic carbon/humus which oxidizes...
Hello Kris, It is good to see reference to the problems of chemical fertilisers reaction on soil carbon. I have been unable to get accurate data on this ....
Sorry, I forgot to trim! I don't have any references, but Jerry Brunetti referred to too much soluble chemical phosphate suppressing the myccorhiza, which are...
Hello Kris, Will get in touch with Jerry, thanks for that. Regards, Norm Cooper From: BrixTalk@yahoogroups.com [mailto:BrixTalk@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of...
There are studies that show that adding m. fungi allows for less super phosphate application. So they don't have to be incompatible. I don't have the...
By no means. Gypsum, calcium sulphate, is used if you soil is too high in magnesium - heavy sticky soil - tends to lower pH. Lime is calcium carbonate - tends...
Actually it's sort of the other way around - if you use small amounts of super phosphate, only what is needed at the time - or better, soft rock phosphate, the...
The message I got at Jerry Brunetti's talk is that the spore usually are there waiting for better conditions, but of course innoculant may be helpful. Kris ......
Hi, I have a large veggie garden that I want to improve. Although the plants in my garden generally look good, they grow very slowly and tend to not have...
My land is low Mg limestone based, so tests very high in Ca with traditional testing. However, it test quite low in AVAILABLE Ca. I would suggest getting a...
Last year, Thomas posted the below info to help get me started. I wasn't able to do it all in our garden but still had a pretty good season. I am wanting to...
Dear Mary Ann, Yes, his recommendation... adding ammonium sulfate... makes sense. Your soil is quite on the high pH side... it contains plenty of Ca but...
I have posted this message in brix. Jet nobody responted. So I thought perhaps Brixtalk is a better place to voice it. What about the spiritual aspect of the...
Wow!!! Very Interesting... Will you please give more details? Am also into this biodynamic farming... In our case, we use naturally fermented waste fish,...
I'm not sure any of us have any experience with biodynamic preps. The proof is in the pudding. Try it and see what results you get. I can imagine that it might...
CM, ... with the Demeter logo? Not to be confused with organic! Any input is highly appreciated. Yes, I have had experience with Demeter labeled products. Some...
Bob, as BrixTalk list owner I would like to thank you for your hard work in preparing your long post about your own experience with biodynamics. I've had to...
Hello Bob, do I understand properly, you tested the Brix the last 2 years you were there?! Would you think any of their approach would be worthwhile...
Claudia, ... there?! Not only did I test it, I brought my refractometer to the farm with me and showed them how it works. We even tested some farm and nonfarm ...
I suppose some of you will find Dr. Mercola's article about "organic" food worth a review. I didn't---but I guess I had to read it anyway to make sure he is...
has anyone written to him and asked him to review his position? I think if we could present the position, backed with fact and studies, he would do a review....
Pretty bland article, but thanks for posting the link. I quit taking his newsletter because it all led to buying something sooner or later. But people who...
Yes the company Agri-Cal is making sense on not adding calcium to the soil there is way too much (86-88 %)so do not add Calcium. Calcium is only part of...
Rex wrote, The crop result is either high brix or it is not. Last spring I met the president of Demeter at an organic trade show here in Chicago and I asked...
Sorry Michael - I did not have a refractometer when we grew the carrots at the beginning of the season last year. I surely will this year and measure ...
Thanks for the info Gayla. Years ago I grew carrots quite a bit and it is true variety makes a difference. I was trying most every variety available then....
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