Compost Tea

Compost Tumblers

What are Compost Tumblers? So what’s all the talk about compost tumblers vesus the traditional composting bin, compost barrels, or compost open piles? Afterall, if we can get the nutrient-rich “black gold” quality of compost, why should we shell out the extra dough? A compost tumbler is basically a drum or barrel that is placed on a stand fitted with  a crank, allowing you to roll the compost around.  This is done periodically... [Read more of this review]

Benefits of Compost Teas

The benefits of compost tea are tremendous: When applied properly, they enhance the amount of nutrients available to plants, vegetables, grass etc. They act as natural inoculants consuming plant pathogens and suppress many plant-infected diseases. They emit natural enzymes and antibiotics that kill off many unhealthy microorganisms. They reduce or eliminate the dangerous use of pesticides and herbicides to get rid of pests. They promote the continuous... [Read more of this review]

Application

Finished Compost teas can be applied to vegetables, plants, trees, grass etc preferably almost immediately for best results since they only have a shelf life of 18 to 24 hours. It is advisable to match the different types of microbes to the appropriate plants to which they are applied for the best results. Bacterial microbes are most effective when applied to vegetables; grass turf and row crops, Fungal microbes for trees and shrubs and a blend of... [Read more of this review]

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