RedCarpetMatches
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Great info guys. This is why I started this thread.
The ppm reading you are getting is from the dissolved solids in your water, and whatever is in your compost. I would guess that vermicompost (or less refined compost) would register as a higher ppm than ewc's ...... which wouldn't be indicative of a problem, it would just mean that the microbes haven't fully consumed whatever organic material is in your compost. Again, it doesn't hurt to measure this I just wouldn't put much stock in the numbers. The "nutrients" that are typically measured with a ppm wand in this case are stored within the microbes and wouldn't be expressed as ppm's by such a device.I think ppm can be very valuable.
My ppm was around 160 before making tea and was 650 after, I have data.
If it varies radically next time, then I know something is up.
Before I measured ppm I made a batch and totally forgot the molasses (D'OH). It would have been interesting to know the difference.
I got a check book calendar and have been keeping notes. I think I'll buy a sweet lab coat too. Lab coats make every look smarter.
maybe a nice microscope too.
I think you are refining stuff to a really fine art form brother. MAX respect.Where you are is cool for early veg. I would aim to double or triple the ppms based upon the stage the plants are in. I run it staged based.
botanicare molasses has less nutes than grocery store bought, It goes bad pretty fast. I bought a 1 gallon 3 times. I threw away half of it twice. i just buy the brer rabbit black strapped molasses from walmart now. $2.50 for a 12 oz bottle. It's thicker and more concentrated so I only use 3 tbsp per 5 gal of water.Right lol I just used about 8 damn cups of ewc. Fak me lol I need my own farm. But look into botanicaires molasses, $15 gal or if you buy more its cheaper. Im going to buy a 5 fal bucket, thatll last about 2 months lol