Compost Tea Application

Healthy soil is alive, so is compost tea. Feed the soil, let the soil feed the plants.

Compost tea is a watery extract of plant soluble nutrients and microorganisms derived from compost. Use compost tea to:  •   Rebuild soil structure and improve drainage  • Stimulate root growth and seedling vigor  • Reduce transplant shock  • Stimulate flowering and fruit set  • Encourage growth in stressed plants  • Protect plants from insects and diseases

Microorganisms, such as bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and nematodes, give soil its structure, water holding capacity, and the ability to get nutrients to the plants. This essential web of life in the soil is damaged when conventional fertilizers and pesticides are used or when soil is tilled, compacted or moved. Compost tea restores soil ecology by replacing these missing microorganisms.

Compost tea is the basic component of Willamette Organics BioSolutions Programs for soil and plant restoration. We generally brew a balanced bacterial/fungal tea but can also add various nutrients and microbes to address specific needs.

These teas are an important component of our integrated program for organic land care. However, single applications of compost tea can also be purchased for delivery in the Portland-Salem area of the Willamette valley. Cost of an application for the average home site is $100 with discounts for multiple applications. Larger sites or specific applications are by negotiated contract.

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