The Benefits of
Compost
Compost is the only slow releasing
soil amendment containing all of
the necessary nutrients to
maintain balanced levels of:
•
Macro-elements: nitrogen,
phosphorus & potassium;
•
Micro-elements: iron,
sulphur & manganese;
•
Oligo-elements: copper & boron.
COMPOST TEA IS A LIQUID EXTRACT FROM
MATURE COMPOST
It is impossible to rate
Compost Tea or Compost
in terms of NPK
Compost Tea
Compost
Tea
is
a
liquid
extract
taken
from
stable,
mature
compost.
The
method
used
to
make
compost
tea
is
called
"brewing".
The
brewing
process
washes
the
beneficial microbes off the compost.
Compost
Tea
is
used
to
stimulate
soil
biological
activity,
improve
soil
structure
and
enhance overall plant health.
At
Northridge
Farms'
our
Compost
Tea
is
made
from
100%
organic
compost.
Use
Compost
Tea
to
inoculate
microbial
life
into
the
soil
or
onto
the
foliage
of
plants
and
add
soluble
nutrients
to
the
foliage
or
the
soil,
to
feed
the
organisms and the plants present.
The Difference Between Compost and Compost Tea is :
During
the
brewing
process
of
compost
tea,
we
increase
the
beneficial
microbes
by
an
average
of
15,000
times
from
the
number
of
microbes
in
our
compost;
Microbes
stay
dormant
in
compost
tea
and
in
compost
tea
become
metabolically
active
resulting
in
more
rapid
and
substantial
results;
Very
easy
to
apply
because
Compost
Tea
is
in
a
liquid
form,
so
it
can
be
applied
to
the
soil
or
foliage.
Neutral PH -- The organic matter contained in compost (about
60%) acts as a reserve, holding micronutrients until needed and
allow for more naturally balanced ph levels.
One way by which the pathogenic disease causing organisms
can be suppressed indirectly, is through the addition of organic
matter / compost to mineral soils. Compost addition enhances
population levels of beneficial soil micro-organisms (the "Good
Guys).
When organic matter, such as compost, is added to topsoil, the natural
organic matter content is raised considerably and increases food source
(carbon) availability for the beneficial soil micro-organisms.
By maintaining good organic matter content in soil, an increased
population level of beneficial soil micro-organisms can be maintained.
These non-pathogenic fungi and bacteria help to promote well developed,
healthy root systems by releasing essential elements and suppressing
disease causing micro-ogranisms. Add compost tea for healthier soil.
What is the Difference Between
Compost and Compost Tea?
Eco-TeaTM
is
an
actively
aerated
casting/compost
tea
with
the
addition
of
an
organic
blend
of
humic,
fulvic
and
long-chain
amino
acids,
Atlantic
kelp
extract,
simple
and
complex
carbohydrates
and
enzymes.
Further,
it
injects
soluble
macro
and
micronutrients
in
chelated
(plant-available)
form
into
plant
root
zones.
The
real
benefit
is
the
biology
within
Eco-TeaTM.
The
biology
community
will
improve
soil
structure,
root
function/biomass
and
the
release
and
uptake
of
N-P-K
+
micronutrients.
Eco-TeaTM
contains
various
sources
of
humidified
organic
matter
(earthworm
castings
and
plant-based
compost),
which
continuously
inoculate
the
roots
with
active
microbes
and
organic
matter
throughout
the
growing
season.
These
two
sources
supply
and
generate
food
materials for plants.
Eco-TeaTM
is
specially
brewed
to
create
a
balanced
ecosystem
within
your
soil.
It's
unique
combination
of
night-crawler
castings/compost,
humic
acid,
bio-
stimulants
and
micronutrients
provide
a
vast
array
of benefits.
The
humic
acid
chelates
macronutrients
and
the
fulvic
acid
chelates
mironutrients,
effectively
typing
them
up
in
the
soil
in
plant
available
forms.
Atlantic
kelp
provides
a
food
source
for
important
fungi,
while
improving
the
functions
of
most
plant
hormones.
Based
on
the
amount
of
ingredients
added,
Eco-TeaTM
will
be
dominated
by
plaint
beneficial
bacteria
or
fungi.
We
can
also
provide
a
balanced
formula
for
general purposes.
The
plant
beneficial
within
Eco-TeaTM
will
help
to
increase
pathogen
stress
from
bacteria,
fungi
and
some
insects.
This
means
plants
will
focus
less
on
producing
energy
expensive
shock
proteins,
which
will
drastically
increase growth rates and yields.
Some Benefits of Regular Eco-TeaTM Applications:
•
Increase in root function and biomass
•
Increase in availability of natural phosphates and iron
•
Increase in plant vigor and chlorophyll production
•
Inoculates
plant
roots
with
millions
of
plant
beneficial
microbes
with just a couple of milliliters
•
Improves
stress
tolerance
(transplant,
drought,
cold,
physical
and
pathogen)
Eco-TeaTM Product Details:
FACILITY HOURS
During the months
May & June
Open on Saturday
9.00 am - 12.00 noon
It
is
just
impossible
to
rate
Compost
Tea
or
Compost
in
terms
of
NPK.
The
traditional
NPK
rating
system
describes
the
solubility
of
a
synthetic
fertilizer.
Synthetic
nutrients
are
readily
available
to
the
plant
roots
for
absorption.
However,
the
plant
might
not
be
in
a
need
for
that
particular
nutrient
at
the
time.
As
synthetic
nutrients
do
not
remain
in
the
soil
very
long,
they
might
not
be
available
when needed due to heavy watering or rainfall.
What is the NPK rate
•
Nitrogen,
•
Phosphorous,
•
Potassium
for Compost or Compost Tea?