HOW IS COMPOST TEA USED?
Apply to foliage and to soil. A pump spray device or sprinkler can be used. For foliage coat all plant surfaces as evenly and as completely as possible (if tea contains at least 2 micrograms of active bacteria and 2 micrograms of active fungi, typically 5 gal/ac are used). For soil, drench the soil completely (typically 15 to 20 gal/ac if the tea has adequate organisms; more if the tea does not contain adequate bacteria, fungi, protozoa and nematodes).
Agriculture The use of compost tea in agriculture dates back thousands of years in many different cultures. Greek, Egyptian and Mayan agricultural practices all utilized compost extracts as a means of crop fertilization and sustainable soil building. Today these same practices are being implemented again through the use of compost and compost teas for the same reasons. In addition to soil and plant fertility, compost teas are also being incorporated into disease suppression programs as an effective and economical alternative method to standard chemical approaches. Compost tea is being used successfully worldwide for: Conventional farming Transitional farming Organic farming. Vineyard The use of compost tea in vineyard production is gaining momentum in many wine producing regions of the world. Vineyard managers are observing the benefits of compost tea as an alternative to standard foliar programs. Used in conjunction with existing foliar regimens or as a stand-alone program, teas are e
