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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. 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…

  2. Dani Canton on How To: Build your bioreactorNovember 28, 2022

    Hello, do you think it will work if I build the structure with wood material? It can even be better?

  3. admin on How To: Build your bioreactorJune 16, 2022

    Hi Richard. We do indeed use 48x48" pallets. Good luck!

  4. Richard Bull on How To: Build your bioreactorJune 11, 2022

    Is your pallet 48" x 40" i.e. 4ft x 3ft 4in? I know pallets are most common in that size,…

  5. corry mcclure on Building a small backyard bioreactorMay 25, 2022

    Everything I needed to know to build my small backyard bioreactor. Thank you for this wonderful website, resources and highly…

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