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Cedar Lake, IN.

Can I send my compost tea thru my soaker hoses?

6/21/2010 9:10:34 PM

Cedar Lake, IN.

Not the way I had it set up . Going to need a pump.

6/24/2010 4:24:49 PM

Upstate S.C.

Huh, did you just answer your own question, im confused.lol. BECAUSE you can send it thur your soaker hose.

6/25/2010 11:28:08 PM

Seattle, WA

Never tested it with the microscope, but my concern would be twofold:

1. That the particulate would clog the soaker hose over time.

2. That the biology in the tea would form bio-film inside the hose, leading to buildup that would go anaerobic over time and could potentially select for pathogens or other anaerobic organisms that may not be beneficial for the plant.

That being said, only way to know would be to try it and look at the tea before and after it went through the system. If it did work, be sure to flush thoroughly after applying.

6/28/2010 2:00:00 PM

Cedar Lake, IN.

tad, thanks. I've tried it,there's problems. Your points at #1 and # 2 is what happens.

6/28/2010 8:44:32 PM