Week 10 - Compost Tea

This week we’ll focus on compost tea as a foliar shield that blankets leaves with beneficial microbes and helps fend off fungal and bacterial disease. We’ll see why compost tea excels above ground but falls short in soil, and how timing sprays to weather and plant growth stages drive success.

Getting the brewer right is half the battle. We’ll compare designs, aeration rates, tank shapes, and clean‑out ease so you can choose or build with confidence. You’ll also learn how water chemistry and temperature steer microbial growth, and how balanced food recipes keep the brew aerobic.

To finish, we’ll cover simple diagnostics that confirm oxygen levels and microbial makeup, plus a troubleshooting checklist to spot off‑odors, excess foaming, or sediment before they spoil the batch.

See you in the live session!