compost tea
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How to make and use compost tea and compost extractsTRANSCRIPT
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Compost tea is a water-based liquid preparation.
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It is made by infusing aerated water with compost and nutrients...
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...to extract and grow beneficial microbes.
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Compost tea inoculates soils with a diverse array of beneficial microbes, increasing plant
vitality.
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Water must be thoroughly aerated beforehand to remove chlorine, and throughout the brewing process, to prevent the growth of pathogenic
anaerobic organisms.
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For small batches, five-gallon buckets with aquarium aerators work fine.
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Commercial brewers are also available in many
sizes.
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A mesh or cheesecloth screen allows water to mix with the compost without introducing large particles to the tea.
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One example “recipe” is
one pound of compost
(plus nutrients, such as molasses
and humates) in five gallons of
water, brewed for 24
hours.
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Compost tea should be used immediately after brewing. It can be applied as a plant or
soil spray, or as a soil drench.
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If used as a spray, it should be well strained to avoid clogging the sprayer.
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Compost extracts are made by passing water through compost. They have a longer shelf
life than compost teas, but a lower concentration of beneficial microorganisms.