What is Compost Extract?
What is Compost Extract?
Compost Teas and Extracts are a liquid version of compost. They contain soluble plant nutrients and a complex community of beneficial microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, protozoa and nematodes.
What are the Benefits of using Compost Extract?
What are the Benefits of using Compost Extract?
Compost Extract is like a probiotic for your soil. When the proper biology is in your soil, you get all the benefits of the soil food web. This means:
1. More efficient nutrient cycling for your plants
-More Nutrient dense food
-More robust plants
-Less fertilizing needed
2. Proper soil structure
-Water retention
-Aerobic conditions
-Helps loosen clay soils
-Helps sandy soils retain water/nutrients
-Healthy root depths
-Less runoff
3. Protection against disease/pests
-More beneficial microorganisms = less harmful microorganisms (diseases)
-Healthier plants produce chemicals that deter pests
-Healthier gut microbiome for us humans too
4. Weed suppression
-Less annoying/harmful weeds
-Less pesticides needed
5. Soil Carbon Sequestration
-Reduced atmospheric carbon levels
-Helping to fight climate change
When and how often do I need Compost Extract?
When and how often do I need Compost Extract?
The great thing is, you can't really over do compost extract. You can replace normal watering with it or apply it at key times of the plant cycle, like at seed or at first true leaf. It is also great to use when transplanting, as an inoculant to help the roots take hold. When plants are producing heavily is another great time to give it a boost.
You can make your own schedule, and call us when you need us, or get set up on a regular schedule. Lawns are great to do 3-4 times per year, but some gardens might need once a week or once a month. It all depends on your soil health and the practices you have in place to maintain that soil health.