WHY USE COMPOST TEA?
By NANCY ESSEX October 2008 We know that adding good compost to a lawn, garden, or potted plant is valuable. The decomposed organic matter present in compost improves soil quality and provides nutrients for the plants. But it is the living components of compost, the billions of bacteria, fungi, protozoa, nematodes and other micro and macro soil organisms, that perform the work of building soil and unlocking the nutrients and mineral that plants need to thrive. Flowerfield Compost Tea will help: Protect plants from disease-causing organisms Improve nutrient retention in the soil Decompose harmful chemicals, pesticides and other toxins Transform compacted soil into healthy soil Reduce water usage Decrease run-off and leaching Leave lawns and sports fields a safe place to play Increase the nutritive value and flavor of the fruits and vegetables grown Compost tea is used for two reasons: 1) When used to coat the leaves of plants the compost tea organisms stick to the leaf surfaces and this
