Good
for your garden, good for the earth
We all know the benefits our plants get from nutrient rich
compost mixed into the soil, but many of us just don't have the
time to
mix dirt all day like we can here at Evans Homes and Gardens. So
today
we want to tell you about Compost Tea. Although a google search
will
provide you with many expensive compost tea systems and places
to buy
"special compost tea", essentially all you need is water and
compost.
To start your Tea you will need about one cup compost to one
gallon of
water. Mixthese together in a bucket, (if you're feeling extra
motivated you can add a small air pump to the bucket to make
bubbles
while you let it sit so the organisms get a super boost) and let
sit
for a few days. Many people advocate adding a little molasses to
rev up
the organisms as they grow, but success has been attained
without it.
Once you have let your concoction sit for a few days the tea can
be
used as a mist on the leaves to help foster a positive surface
environment or it can be poured directly onto the plant bed to
feed
your plants and enrich the soil. For a mist pour the liquid into
a
mister container through a strainer or cheese cloth, leaving as
much of
the soil in the bucket. For use as plant food just pour the
entire
contents of the bucket over the roots of the plants. Then sit
back and
enjoy some sun tea as your plants enjoy the fruits of your
(minimal)
labor. For more detailed instructions and information check out www.instructables.com/id/Making-Compost-Tea/.
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