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>designed to be anaerobic

aerobic - with oxygen

Anaerobic decomposes as well but it is not compost. Anaerobic decomposition is putrefaction and creates the "smell of death"

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No, actually, they meant anaerobic. There's a trend nowadays where organic matter is steeped in water in a sealed container and allowed to decay without oxygen and the water is used to water plants, hence "compost tea." Maybe "compost" isn't strictly a good word for it but that's what they call it.

I have listened to many hours of Dr. Ingham. I am certain that she said aerobic. Her whole business is aerated compost and aerated compost tea.

Yes, there is a trend for anerobic teas. But it didnt come from Elaine Ingham.

Her workshop covered both aerobic and anaerobic compost. Anaerobic composting has uses, and one is getting rid of animal carcasses.

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