What is Compost Tea?
Compost Tea is a liquid solution made by steeping compost in water. It can be used as both a plant fertilizer and plant
disease fighter.
There are many different recipes one can use to make compost tea. Here at Portland Purple Water we use:
- Dechlorinated water
- Vermicompost
- Unsulfered molasses
- Liquid Kelp
Compost Tea – Increase Production in your Garden!
Compost Tea can do wonders for your garden! This tea, brewed specifically for use on vegetables and grasses, can:
- Help extend root systems
- Increase water and nutrient retention
- Suppress disease
- Make your neighbors jealous!
How do I use Compost Tea?
This actively aerated compost tea is specifically designed for use on vegetables and grasses. It is for plants, not people. Compost tea must be applied directly to the plants once a month to promote healthy growth. If you are looking for disease control, we recommend you apply it every 10-14 days.
How much Compost Tea do I need?
One gallon of compost tea can be used on approximately 0.2 acres. After purchase, we recommend using the tea within 72 hours.
You cannot over-apply compost tea
How to Purchase Portland Purple Water Compost Tea
Portland Purple Water offers the following packages:
- 1-gallon Jug – $20
- 1-gallong Jug – $17 (with bottle return)
- Monthly Subscriptions
For more information or to place an order, call us at 503-922-3583 or fill out this form and we will contact you!
Garden Tested- Scott’s story
If anyone needs help building soil, it’s me – when we moved into our home two years ago and began to grow vegetables, we quickly found out that we were going to need years to rebuild the soil. Yards of compost later, we’re making headway, but still struggle with some plants (will I ever be able to grow broccoli?…) So I immediately took some of our compost tea home, applied it to my garden, and observed. The sun coming out from behind the clouds had a lot to do with the growth of my veggies this past month, but I have to say I’m impressed with the compost tea.
Below are “before” and “after” photos of my lemon cucumber that I had almost written off, but I was curious to see what compost tea could do. I think the photos say it all – it was an amazing turnaround. I simply applied compost tea, watered it regularly, and asked for some sun.
