![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-CQLEXlL_m4HktpJuOfrJzVGzD-z1r9RkYsCjgITwak20qDFc8C3RdzM8R_Ya9vYucR25p_yQ535R-RIIEBA3RriLExhxW7oZUMyqkoTYtp85Yio40ytkMtqsrFPwpTiCanLS89XHrq9c/s400/2013_April_16_01.jpg) |
One of the benefits to having this dual batch, rolling compost off the ground,
is the ability to catch rain water that has flowed through the compost
bin. |
Here I have great compost tea, ready to use with no water coming from the garden hose.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOtMkns7vPBX2B8U-PGUMWASkJxWwwSMpMC9Ofu5M7caMG-zsHKaiw3YaiMZctAoXpAPQN-vm6Ck35hF1akZlXcx9Mq2XHCNtnMHAWQvnMs2opUpCCTQLZfyM4GWMuhuy14Gx-PhmRkaC2/s400/2013_April_16_03.jpg) |
Don't leave the vat with compost tea too long, especially during mosquito season. I transfer the tea into watering cans and cover the openings. |
Having left my plastic bin/basin beneath the
dual batch, rolling composter, it collected the water beneath. During a storm, I left the doors open and let the rain water simply seeped through the contents.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNa_o7gydZIMtDbY7wopGInx1ApSS24uGx1F2WCEjRQakIh-bPjrKPoLNhdJLBp9AHlusJ_h0V1L-RtCS2-kbpZv8s63tBoPYdN-U5-QDeJ_a5n3XzeS_6ZqjRHmqrD3IS9kBeLykP5c4X/s400/2013_April_16_02.jpg) |
Dark brewed look. |
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2PblsgkgsdVKMfcSOMujMVT7JnI6AHFGZEhsig4krKn25qw4lrjH9XVj45SSISBAeQLg1cnIVcvvOOXBHEhBxz5updgkjpPQUSinSOheT1YFwT8IoFtnjBuM5lanyrgqYTepLZtQ5gjMH/s400/2013_April_16_04.jpg) |
My evergreens and containers love it! |
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPVUOD5MgD1bcqid1FMzxC7olLeFgnyONqREumGNPI5RqfskdNPbAZ2dAuIY1Mq9Z_ZM3cx-e6pXDYUaU5i6GP7khZ0EYvbhuHtBSJUlljRwjYr5EDr_f0UQ2GJ6PbB0jORHffz8uVKqC1/s400/2013_April_16_05.jpg) |
A vat filled with garden refuse will also give you compost tea results. But be aware that it gets quite smelly if left too long. |
A great liquid feed for spring containers, or parched areas of the garden that didn't get adequate rain.
I also will use this tea to moisten the compost when it begins to dry out.
Great byproduct.
No comments:
Post a Comment
Thanks for commenting and viewing my blog! :)