Compost Tea: Making and Using Australia's Best Liquid Fertiliser

What Is Compost Tea? Compost tea is produced by steeping mature compost in water and aerating the liquid to encourage rapid multiplication of beneficial microorganisms. The resulting liquid contains soluble nutrients, humic acids, and a concentrated community of bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and nematodes that can be applied directly to plants and soil. Research on compost tea is mixed — results vary significantly by compost quality, brewing method, and application conditions — but well-made a…