What is worm tea and how do I use it?
Worm tea is the leachate obtained from worm castings. It is made from castings that have been steeped in water to make a “tea.” It has essentially the same benefits to plants as castings, but in liquid form. Some studies show worm tea may even be an effective deterrent to some insects, such as whiteflies and aphids. Worm tea is not the leachate from your worm bin. This runoff is a compost tea, which we believe has many of the same benefits. Worm tea is extracted from pure worm castings. Apply worm tea to the root zone of plants as often as you would a fertilizer. You may also spray it directly on plants as a foliar. It will not burn and can be applied full strength or diluted at a 1:10 ratio.
