Date: Sat, 30 Aug 1997 17:15:12 -0400 (EDT) From: Perry Malouf <pmalouf@access.digex.net> To: cp@opus.hpl.hp.com Message-Id: <aabcdefg3307$foo@default> Subject: Re: Peat Tea
Matt wrote:
> What is the recipe for Peat Tea, and what is the best way to use it?
Here's the recipe I use, which is derived from Rob Sacilotto's
method. (Please excuse the lack of metric units. I'll convert
the recipe upon request).
First I put four gallons of reverse osmosis-purified water on
the boil.
Before it starts boiling, I add 6-8 cups of dry peat moss. I
also add two handfuls of dry sphagnum moss.
Once it starts boiling, I let it continue for 45 minutes.
After this, I pour the hot solution through an old sheet
and collect it in a few plastic milk jugs.
(Robert uses nylon stocking material, which probably explains
why his tea is darker than mine).
Starting with four gallons of water, I end up with two gallons
of peat tea, sometimes a little more.
When I want to use the peat tea, I dilute it 3:1 water to tea,
sometimes 4:1. At one time I was using it once per week, and
the plants were (and are) doing fine. I'm using it less frequently
now, mostly because I haven't had the time to make the stuff
recently.
Regards,
Perry Malouf
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