Make compost tea at home!
Compost tea is a liquid made by steeping compost in water to extract beneficial microorganisms, nutrients, and organic compounds.
Compost Tea
Benefits of Compost Tea:
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Increases nutrient uptake
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Introduces beneficial microbes
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Suppresses foliar and soil-borne diseases
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Improves soil structure
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Reduces reliance on chemical fertilizers
How to brew?
Mix 24 oz of high-quality compost with 10 gallons of water in a clean container. Let it steep for 24–36 hours while aerating with a pump or stirring occasionally to keep oxygen flowing. Use immediately after brewing for best results.
Feed your garden the natural way – with compost tea, your plants will thank you!
Need a smaller amount?
| Water Volume | Compost (fl oz) | Approx. Cups |
|---|---|---|
| 10 gallons | 24 oz | 3 cups |
| 5 gallons | 12 oz | 1½ cups |
| 2 gallons | 4.8 oz | ~⅗ cup |
| 1 gallon | 2.4 oz | ~⅓ cup |
| ½ gallon | 1.2 oz | ~2½ tablespoons |
| ¼ gallon | 0.6 oz | ~1¼ tablespoons |
What is compost tea?
Give your garden a natural boost with compost tea – a nutrient-rich liquid made by steeping high-quality compost in water. Packed with beneficial microbes and organic nutrients, compost tea helps plants thrive by improving soil health, enhancing nutrient uptake, and supporting strong, resilient growth.
Use it as a soil drench to enrich your garden beds or as a foliar spray to protect and nourish your plants. Ideal for vegetables, flowers, herbs, and shrubs, compost tea is a safe, eco-friendly way to promote vibrant, productive gardens – no synthetic chemicals needed.
Brewed fresh and used promptly, compost tea is nature’s way of feeding the soil so your plants can flourish.
ReSoil’s Compost Concentrate is perfect for brewing compost tea at home or in the garden. Made from our premium, biologically active compost, this concentrate is rich in beneficial microbes and organic matter that help plants thrive.