Not Fertilizer
Compost and compost tea are not just fertilizers—they work in a completely different way. While fertilizers
mainly supply three primary nutrients—Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), and Potassium (K)—commonly referred
to as NPK, compost does much more. Fertilizers are like a simple mix of nutrients in a bottle or bag, providing
only the basic elements plants need. However, once these nutrients are in the soil, plant roots must actively
seek them out.
Compost, on the other hand, acts as a soil amendment. In addition to containing small amounts of NPK,
compost and compost tea improve soil structure, either breaking it up or building it up, creating natural
pathways for nutrients to easily reach plant roots. In essence, compost is more than a nutrient provider; it’s a
delivery system for sustained plant health.
Don’t take our word for it…
Here are a few links to reputable government and university documents.
Washington State University Compost Benefits & Uses - (also a page from their extension service)
Effect of Aerated Compost Tea on the Growth Promotion- National Center for Biotechnology
Information, U.S. National Library of Medicine - (also dedicated specifically to compost tea)
You may have noticed that the data on compost tea have mixed results that are at times positive
and sometimes are inconclusive. Not all compost tea is created equal, which is why you should
try Gardenersbud’s Super Compost Tea. The key to it’s effectiveness is that the tea is part of the
composting process the entire time.
Your Plants’ Best Bud
Not
Fertilizer
Compost and compost tea are not
just fertilizers—they work in a
completely different way. While
fertilizers mainly supply three
primary nutrients—Nitrogen (N),
Phosphorus (P), and Potassium (K)—commonly referred to
as NPK, compost does much more. Fertilizers are like a
simple mix of nutrients in a bottle or bag, providing only
the basic elements plants need. However, once these
nutrients are in the soil, plant roots must actively seek
them out.
Compost, on the other hand, acts as a soil amendment. In
addition to containing small amounts of NPK, compost
and compost tea improve soil structure, either breaking it
up or building it up, creating natural pathways for
nutrients to easily reach plant roots. In essence, compost
is more than a nutrient provider; it’s a delivery system for
sustained plant health.
Don’t take our word for it…
Here are a few links to reputable government and
university documents.
Washington State University Compost Benefits & Uses -
(also a page from their extension service)
Effect of Aerated Compost Tea on the Growth Promotion-
National Center for Biotechnology Information, U.S.
National Library of Medicine - (also dedicated specifically
to compost tea)
You may have noticed that the data on compost tea have
mixed results that are at times positive and sometimes are
inconclusive. Not all compost tea is created equal, which is
why you should try Gardenersbud’s Super Compost Tea.
The key to it’s effectiveness is that the tea is part of the
composting process the entire time.
