Compost Tea
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COMPOST TEA
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What Compost Tea is and What it is Not
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Why Use Compost Tea?To balance the system
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Brewing Actively Aerated Compost TeaTypes of Compost Tea Brewers
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The Bubbling Bucket
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Recirculation Tea Brewers
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Flowforms
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Vortex Tea Brewers
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Biodynamics
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Biodynamic Stirring
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The Water WizardViktor Schauberger
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Compost Tea InputsHigh quality compost.
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Annual Plants
Perennial Plants
Succession Group
Early Mid Late Old Growth
Fungal : Bacterial Ratio
Bacterial0:1 – 1:2
Balanced1:1
Fungal2:1 – 200:1
High Fungal201:1 – 1000:1
Example Plant Groups
Leafy greens, grasses
Woody annuals, grasses
Berries, nuts, stone fruits,
grasses
Conifers, oaks, nuts
Example Species
Spinach, carrot, broccoli
Tomato, corn, wheat
Strawberry, apple, timothy
grass
Pine, pecan, chestnut
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Compost Tea InputsFood for the Microbes
Bacterial FungalNon-sulfured Molasses KelpCane syrup Humates, Humic and Fulvic acidsMaple syrup Rock dusts (phosphate, granite,
etc)Sorghum syrup Fruit pulpsFruit juices Aloe vera and Yucca
Fish hydrolysateMix at ½ to 1 Tablespoon per gallon
Mix at 1 to 4 Tablespoons per gallon
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Compost Tea InputsMineral Catalysts
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Compost Tea InputsOther possible inputs•Bacterial and Fungal Inoculants•Any organic fertilizer •Any specific nutrient source that your soil test recommends can also be added to the tea to make it more bioavailable.
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How to Brew Compost TeaStep 1: Setup your commercial brewer OR make your
own with a food safe container, such as a 5 gallon bucket, an aquarium pump (at least a two outlet size, larger if possible), at least 4’ of food safe tubing connected to the pump, and also connect airstone(s) or weight the end of the tubing.
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How to Brew Compost TeaStep 2: Fill your container with clean, chlorine and chloramine free water. Rainwater is the best choice. Do NOT use water that has been through a water softener! Place your container in an area where spills will be acceptable.
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How to Brew Compost TeaStep 3: Drop the airstone or weighted tube into the container of water, plug in the pump and start bubbling.
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How to Brew Compost TeaStep 4: Add your inputs.
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How to Brew Compost TeaStep 5: Brew for 12-48 hours, depending on
amount of aeration and desired microbe population .
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Applying Compost Tea•Soil Drench•Sprayer
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Application RatesAmount Minimum
RateMaximum
RateFequency
ofApplication
General Use 1 gallon per 250-500 square feet
1:16 1:1 Varies
Gardens 80 gallons per acre
1:16 1:2 Weekly
Lawns 80 gallons per acre
1:8 1:1 Monthly
Farms 20 gallons per acre
1:4 1:1 Bi-Monthly
Hydroponics Depends on resovoir size 1:50 1:8 Every 1-2
weeks
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Some more ideas for using compost tea in different applications•Compost Pile Innoculant•Seed Soak•Dipping plant cuttings•Diseased plants•Tree root soak•Houseplants
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