Reply To: Microbes/Microbial life in the garden

[Somatek]

The only sure way to know how the microbes are doing and if it’s “alive” is to use a microscope to look at the different microbes present to identify them.

I personally wouldn’t adjust the pH as most microbes living in a particular range so changing it could affect them.  I’d rely on the soil’s buffering agent instead as it’s more reliable.

Do you know if it’s a microbial or fungal dominant tea?  That directly determines what you need to feel the soil to keep them thriving.  If they don’t have the food they need adding them will have minimal effect.