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Compost Tea Recipe

Compost tea is very good for the garden, offering nutrients, beneficial bacteria and micro organisms.

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Credit: Carolyn Herriot

Compost Tea

While it might not look (or smell) appealing, compost tea can do wonders for your plants.

Make your own compost tea

Compost tea is very good for the garden, offering nutrients, beneficial bacteria and micro organisms.

The general guideline is 32 litres of compost or manure per large garbage can of water. Let it steep for a few days and then apply to plants. I have seen bags simply poked and set into the garbage can or burlap used to make a large “tea bag.”