Newbie here! Just curious if it’s safe to use compost to plant my plants in and to use compost tea for watering? Thanks
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I haven’t used compost tea but I use compost for all my grows. I have tried with compost and without and with is definitely better grows. The only thing I have to watch is bringing in seeds and insects with the compost but they are usually easily manageable. I bought an air pump to make compost tea but have not ever tried it yet. I will be anxious to hear other expert advice on the tea. Good luck!!
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What all did you put in your compost?
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I have a row of trees that I have allowed leaves to accumulate and break down over period of years. I also blow my lawn clippings into the mix. Over many years I have well over a foot of new deep black soil, full of earth worms and microbes. I use approx 1/3 compost soil; 1/3 black cow; and 1/3 potting soil. I mix in additional earth worm casings, Dr. Earths Acid Lovers fertilizer (all organic), Epsom salts, blood meal and let it all percolate for a couple of months and have had good luck with the mix. I am certain that some of the more knowledgeable growers here can provide better mixes. I’m a fairly new grower who is applying some basic gardening techniques learned throughout the years. Good luck!
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Hey thanks! I’ve only recently started composting and it worked great for my vegetable garden. I’ve also heard that lake water can be good for plants?
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