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Fombell, PA

I found this local and just wanted to see what the thoughts are on the product. Thanks in advance for your help.

http://www.htgsupply.com/Product-Stump-Tea.asp

8/7/2012 9:51:58 PM

Seattle, WA

308snpr,

I have a few issues with it based on what I read.

1. They are adding mycorrhiza, which is a waste of money because you don't know how much (enough spores to be considered an application? endo/ecto?) and also because it needs to be applied directly to the roots of the plant (they recommend foliar rates).

2. It sounds like it just contains molasses, kelp, humic acid (which contains fulvic), and mycorrhiza. You can source all of those ingredients separately in PA (check out Organic Approach in Lancaster, PA for a local source, it's who I get my product from).

You could get 1 lb. of humic, 1 lb. of kelp, 5 gallons of molasses, and a 1 lb of mycorrhiza for the price they're asking for a lb. of their stuff.

Just my 2 cents based on their advertising,
Tad

PS: Keep in mind that this would be considered a 'nutrient tea' similar to applying liquid nutrients, not an aerated compost tea (applying beneficial biology).

8/13/2012 12:03:39 PM

Fombell, PA

Thanks for your input Tad12. I am in my first year of growing so that helps a ton.

8/15/2012 1:32:26 PM