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ok I noticed that in the mornings with the colder weather my compost tea water has been colder(58 this morning) what do I do to warm it up or does it matter?

8/29/2008 1:18:21 PM

Seattle, WA

What are the temps. you're applying the tea at? That's what you'll want to aim for in regards to water temps. However, at 58 degrees F, you're pretty cold. You would want to extend the brew cycle to 36 hours if brewing at that temp. (that a generalization that will be effected by other variables such as aeration, your recipe, etc...)

Some people use heating units around the outside of the bucket, but I would just recommend brewing in the garage or somewhere a bit warmer after the water has had a chance to degas and acclimate.

8/29/2008 3:23:34 PM

Deer Park WA

We use a small aquarium heater set at 70 degrees works great!

8/29/2008 4:27:55 PM

at the bottom of the page this was previously discussed

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/MsgBoard/ViewThread.asp?b=27&p=244852

change your tune Tad?

8/29/2008 9:37:05 PM

Seattle, WA

Not completely changed my tune, I'm still on the fence on this one. I'd really like to see some data on this (which I do mention in my previous post). That being said, I do really like the concept of brewing at optimum temps. 68-70 degrees and then applying when temps. are close to that range. Some people live in climates that can have huge temp. swings from day to night. However, Dr. Ingham recommends brewing at ambient temps., so I try to stick to that.

It is ok to brew at 60, you just need to brew longer. Any lower in temp. and you're the organisms are really not going to want to multiply very quickly.

~Tad

8/30/2008 1:04:04 AM