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    April 17, 2022

    For spring 2022 we are testing the FDC in three ways: 1) using seeds for germination and growth tests 2) applying to a lawn, or top dressing a lawn 3) use with seedlings (already started plants) Each method has a few variations, but the processes are pretty straightforward. General rules when applying and testing FDC You need to do “twins” — for each plant variety or tree type or lawn area, try to select a roughly identical pair of plant and locations.  Apply the Fungal-Dominant Compost (FDC) to only one of the two plants (trees, lawn areas); the second plant will be your reference. Both plants must be exposed to…

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    Nov 1, 2021 — Volunteers Pam Steele and Mike Pitcher pose by the bioreactors being started for the 2023 growing season. Along with Dave Bustard (not shown) the team has now filled 4 of 8 bioreactors (update: nov 2). Well done team! “I’m really impressed with their dedication. They started on a new bioreactor this morning and by finish time it was full,” said Scott the wizard Hortop. The new volunteers join the bioreactor crew of Scott Hortop, Mark MacKenzie, Kelvin Hodges and Emma Roy. “We have 8 new bioreactors prepping fungal dominant compost (FDC) in support of the 2023 growing season,” said Emma. “I’m looking forward to years of…

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  1. Kelvin Hodges on How To: Build your bioreactorMay 23, 2023

    Brady, We don't seem to find any negative effects of freezing. The fungal / bacteria ratio is still excellent, as…

  2. Brady on How To: Build your bioreactorMay 22, 2023

    I was wondering the same as Stephen about allowing the reactor to freeze. Do you add worms to your reactors…

  3. admin on How To: Build your bioreactorApril 1, 2023

    Scott replies: Hi Stephen, Thank you for your kind comments about the question posed to David J. Regarding freezing: Freezing…

  4. Stephen Newport on How To: Build your bioreactorMarch 26, 2023

    Thank you for your hard work and commitment to this - just ordered a few starter kits to get me…

  5. admin on How To: Build your bioreactorJanuary 9, 2023

    Yes. We have had good results using all wood structures. Scott opts for the fabric wrapped bins as its easier…

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