Compost Tea Blend

TSM Compost Tea Blend is a ready-to-brew compost tea mix that delivers a rich, diverse population of nutrient-cycling bacteria. It takes the guesswork out of brewing, so you start with quality ingredients, oxygen, and a carbon source to make nutrients already in your soil more bioavailable to plants.

At a glance

• Type: Compost tea brewing blend
• Function: Builds nutrient-cycling bacteria that improve nutrient availability
• Brew rate: 2 cups of blend per 5 gallons of clean water
• Carbon source: 1/4 to 1/3 cup unsulphured molasses per batch
• Aeration: 24 to 36 hours with an air pump
• Dilution: 1 part tea to 3 parts clean water, or apply as is

Best for

• Gardeners brewing aerated compost tea at home
• Improving the bioavailability of existing soil nutrients
• Reducing reliance on added fertilizer
• Feeding soil biology in beds, containers, and raised beds

How to use

Depending on the size of your brewer, add 2 cups of Compost Tea Blend per 5 gallons of clean water and 1/4 to 1/3 cup unsulphured molasses. Aerate with an air pump for 24 to 36 hours. Dilute 1 part compost tea with 3 parts clean water, or apply as is. For larger amounts of blend, contact The Soil Makers at makeorganicsoil@gmail.com.

About The Soil Makers

The Soil Makers focus on soil-first inputs that build biology, helping growers add more nutrient cyclers and less fertilizer.