Compost Tea Test

Compost Tea Test
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Question: 1. Which statement is correct?
Chemical pesticides work by killing only the pathogenic microorganisms.
When compost tea is sprayed on a tree, the tree will always produce higher yields of flower and fruit.
Good bacteria are enhanced by anaerobic conditions.
Inoculation of the soil with beneficial organisms can help to release plant available nutrients.

Question: 2. To make good compost tea:
metal containers are recommended.
use manure-based compost.
start with actively managed, mature compost.
all of the above.

Question: 3. The tea bag can be made from:
an old pillowcase.
clean material.
a fine mesh nylon stocking.
all of the above.

Question: 4. Tea water should be:
tap water.
municipal water.
rainwater.
as contaminated as possible.

Question: 5. The aeration system should:
be an aquarium aerator.
be attached to a pump.
have the bubblers at the bottom of the bucket.
all of the above.

Question: 6. Brew time is usually:
3 days.
7 days.
impacted by molasses.
no set time.

Question: 7. Cleanup after brewing compost tea:
is optional.
should be prior to the start of the next batch.
does not apply to the bucket.
is essential.

Question: 8. When the tea is ready:
let the brew sit for a day.
let the brew sit for 10 minutes.
add more molasses.
it should be applied in the middle of the day.

Question: 9. Bad odor comes from:
any form of compost.
anaerobic bacteria.
good compost tea.
poor soil.

Question: 10. Which statement is true:
Fungi-dominated compost tea is good for mulching around herbaceous plants.
Fungi-dominated compost tea is good for preventing foliar diseases.
Bacteria-dominated compost tea is for use as a foliar spray applied to trees.
Bacteria-dominated compost tea is for use as a foliar spray applied to herbaceous plants.

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