How to Make Compost Tea
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Fill a metal bucket one-third full of finished compost. - 2
Add water to the top of the bucket. - 3). Let the mixture steep for three to four days.
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Strain the mixture through cheesecloth or other porous fabric into another container. Add any remaining solids to the garden or return them to the compost bin. - 5
Dilute the remaining liquid with water so it's the color of weak tea. - 6
Apply compost tea according to each plant's requirements (check seed packets and gardening books for details). For best results, work early in the morning or on cloudy days.
