Compost Extract

What is Compost Extract?

Compost Extract (a.k.a. compost tea) is an extract made from humified compost.  Humifed compost has 10-12x the industry average for beneficial microbes.  These microbes are made dormant and extracted from the compost to produce high quality compost tea.

Why is it different from Compost Tea?

Microbial Earth Compost Extract is more effective than standard compost tea because of the extraction process. The extraction, made from high quality compost tea, allows for MORE microbes, no bio-film issues, and a longer shelf life.

The beneficial microbes in the Compost Extract will:

• Feed the good critters in your soil
• Reduce irrigation needs
• Out compete pathogens and reduce disease pressure
• Improve nutrient cycling.

How to use Compost Extract

Application: It is best to use this product in the evening or when the UV levels are moderate to low.

This Compost Extract can be used as a foliar feed or soil drench.

Foliar spray application: Foliar spray uses one gallon of tea per 10,000 square ft. (5 gallons per acre) with 8 applications per year during the growing season to maintain the population. Use pump pressure sprayers and apply a mist over the surface of all plants in the target area. It is better to go over everything once than anything twice during the same event. Dilution with water is acceptable, however chlorinated water can harm the microbes. If you dilute the tea, it is best to do so with rainwater. The extract is great for plants without dilution when applied as directed.

Soil Drench: For first time applications and soil drenches, use 1 gallon per 3,000 sq. ft. (15 gallons/acre). You can add mycorrhizae or fish emulsion to this product for added benefits. Pour tea into root zones of trees, shrubs, vegetables and all other plants.

The “Act-Pak” contains enzymes, amino acids and kelp.