Compost Teas

Worm Compost Tea Bags Chemical fertilizers are a very common product used to promote plant growth and keep plants healthy but they are still just that.. CHEMICAL.

These days more and more people are becoming aware of organic fertilizers and their advantages over chemical fertilizers. Organic farming is also more popular with more people noticing the taste of organic foods to be better. Chemical fertilizers tend to leave an actual noticeable chemical taste in some foods compared to organically grown ones.

Farmers have used things such as manure for many years to increase the yield of their crops and keep them healthy by returning it to the soil raising the nutrient levels.

Now more modern products such as compost teas, although based on old technology are becoming popular with gardeners since they are organic and very rich in nutrients and beneficial bacteria. This bacteria helps break down decaying matter and also makes plants stronger and better able to resist disease. Compost Teas are made by soaking compost in clean water for a couple of days releasing the nutrients, bacteria and microbes which are found naturally in decaying matter and straining the “Tea” and separating the compost. The resulting liquid is Compost Tea which can then be used as a fertilizer.

If you’re looking for an alternative to chemical fertilizers Compost Teas are an excellent natural source of nutrients and beneficial bacteria that will keep your garden happy, healthy and tasty if you like to grow your own food.

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