Disease Protection:
Compost tea creates a bio-film of beneficial microorganisms for plants and is most effective when used
undiluted. If you choose to dilute, use only non-chlorinated water, with a recommended ratio of about 1:1.
Gardenersbud's regular Super Compost Tea contains a significant amount of solid particles, so it is
important to strain it through cheesecloth or a piece of fabric before use to prevent clogging your sprayer.
For added convenience, we offer "Sprayer Ready" Compost Tea, which has been pre-filtered for your
convenience.
Reminder, use non-chlorinated water since compost tea is alive with microorganisms.
Chlorine is added to water with the intent to kill microorganisms. If chlorinated tap
water is all that you have available, try to use the solution as quickly as possible
because the longer the tea is in a container with tap water, the less effective the
compost tea will be.
How to Use:
Super Compost Tea
Foliage Spray
This application is for disease protection and treatment.
Lawns:
Grasses typically will not gain much from the trace nutrients in compost tea
unless a substantial amount is applied. However, they can benefit from the
microbes and bacteria that provide disease protection when sprayed directly
onto the foliage. Due to the large volume needed, we recommend a dilution
rate of four ounces per gallon of water for this purpose. Instead of watering
the soil, focus on thoroughly soaking the leaves. This should be done
separately from regular watering and at a time that allows for the longest
interval before the next watering or rainfall.