Last year I grew them under cover in plain old backyard dirt and the same thing happened. What I assume to be blight. I grew them under cover to keep moisture off them. I'll give it one last try this year. Close to the house in a patch dug in the grass. Thanks again.
The only root that does well are carrots. Why, do you think, is this. As far as making tea goes... I live near some farms that have cows, a LOT of horse businesses near me and one guy even has a herd of deer on his property. Which of these manures do you think would be best to use and sould it be aged or would fresh be best?
@haynerbass Cow manure is better than horse by far. Compost it first. If composting isn't possible, dig it in after harvest and let it set overwinter for the following spring.
I wouldn't use ANY of them as a tea. Hot manure has bad kinds of e-coli for us, for cow crap let it sit and dry for 2 months then till it into the garden before winter. Composting it would also be good but make sure to mix it up really good.
Rabbit is one of the few manures that are cold that can be used directly on plants. I am currently doing a rabbit tea but results wont be known till next month or two.
Looked like you were having a nearly serene day there. I have some statements and some questions. I get top soil from a nearby cow farm. Found half a hoof in it once. most things seem to grow pretty well in it. Except radishes, turnips most root vegetables will grow huge leaves but the roots are tough and almost like bark.
@haynerbass Nitrogen rich soil will do that to your toot crops. The manure is giving you some whacky rich soil....and that's a good thing. To tone it down for root crops, plant corn or tomatos in a spot one year. They are nitrogen hogs. They will take up much of the nitrogen. The following year plant root crops. They will do fine.
@Praxxus55712 Wow! That was a really quick response! Thank you. I'll plant my roots in my latest corn patch this year. We've had problems with tomatos the last couple of years. The first year I planted three tomatos in plain backyard dirt. We got 264 tomatos off three plants that never got taller than four feet each. The next two years I planted them in the top soil I told you about and I think it was blight that got them. Lots of tomatos but then the stems had patches show up on them.
Any suggestions for rabbit poo tea? I hear a lot of people say "just compost it" and just as many say "use it" but I have small dogs who will eat it so I want to liquify it.
@Twisted86 You can make tea from rabbit manure without composting. Rabbit manure is safe to use fresh with no rish of plant or root damage unlike chicken manure.
Thanks for the reply, truly appreciate the feedback. I went a head and made a bucket to test it out I am sure I made it strong but I can dilute it :) I wager about a half gallon of rabbit pellets.
I also heard if you transplant (lets say tomato seedling) that you should dip it in a compost tea BEFORE you transplant it....ever heard of this and have you tried it? I have 10 tomato seedlings spare this year so I plan to try it when they develop their true leaves.
@Twisted86 Never heard of that. Cutting don't need compost tea at all. They need time and shade to develop roots fast. Shade keeps the cutting from trying to grow while it sets roots.
In all the Compost tea discussions I find no mention of storing the tea. I wonder how long does it keep? Does one store it covered or uncovered and open to the air? Can one use compost tea in a hydroponic system? Will it keep? Many thanks to anyone who knows the answers to this.
I remember you saying leave the compost in the water and mix it everyday, but how long till it becomes the compost tea.. or when should it be done? 4-5 days? I am actually going to try out myself. Great Video!!
ALL MY SQUASH AND CUCUMBER PLANTS DIED OUT...BEFORE THAT THE VEGATABLES STOPPED GROWING AFTER A POINT...WHAT THE HECK HAPPENED? IM IN THE SOUTH AND IT HAD BEEN COLD ON AND OFF BUT NOTHING MAJOR...CAN SOMEONE GIMME SOME HELP?
Well its spring here in australia and I have bags of compost from collecting liquid amber leaves from two years ago and putting them in a big wire cage for twelve months and more compost straight from the road gutter last autumn (with worms already - lazy people not sweeping up thier leaves - thanks!) I will now try compost tea, after seeing how WELL everything is growing in your garden. You have done it my way, the lazy way, so now I need a bucket.!
I made a trashcan full of tea, and put it under a tree in my backyard.Unfortunately, I forgot about it and a squirrel drowned in it so I poured it out! lol
Well i watched the entire video and I am glad I did b/c you answered all my questions accept one lol how often do i water with your version of the compost tea?????... I cant wait to try this... i love your vids b/c everything is easy to make affordable and did i mention easy to make and affordable lol OOOH, and have you ever grown midget watermelons or banana trees indoors and if now will you ??? :) thanks again for ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO
@LuvHealthNConception I use compost tea according to how much the plant needs i. For general maintenance I use it approx once every third watering. For intesnive care I use it everytime untilt he plant looks like it's growing good and strong. I'm sprouting an avacado seed now actually. I'll probably include it in a video if it sprouts. :)
Fantastic video. Have you ever used comfrey leaf tea? I have been growing, propogating and using comfrey for years. Comfrey tea is amazing it contains more potassium than any other mulch or compost that you can buy. My problem is that I have a tiny garden and can`t grow much comfrey. You have lots of land so you could grow hundreds of comfrey plants to use for tea.
@adamtheblessed Compost tea vs worm tea? Tugh choice but I think compost tea is a bit stronger with a wider balance of nutrients. Worm tea is fantastic for everyday watering though. It's a smooth nutritious drink for pretty much everything.
I could spend all day saying "great" or "thanks" on every video. This compost tea, & the chlorine note in another, explains why I get a 10th of the peppers at MY new house. The water.
CAMERA WORK(you mentioned). Imagine the screen cut to a tic-tac-toe. .
Use the intersection of the top H line with the left & right V line,
yhis is a great idea thanks for sharing . I like your style. I have some compost it a barrelin my back with a lid on it for about 6 months now . wew! i know its gonna stink to high heavens . but is your method still gonna work? I was unsure of how nto make my compost tea i just forgot all about it ... waiting for you advice...thanks from anysley1 in sc
@anysley1 That stinky compost is totally useable. It just stinks due to the type of bacteria that moved in to turn it into compost. I'd definitely use it for tea. The tea may reek but it'll do what it's supposed to do. Try using the bottom compost first. That's the most broken down.
Very fun video and so helpful, too! Loved watching you and your happy self sharing your knowledge so generously with the world. Thank you so much for making videos even if you're not a "camera man" or a cross dresser ( lol ). Made my day! ( and it's been a very hard day at that! ). Bless you! :)
@mammamya1 Your comment made my day! I'm very happy to be able to help people learn something new and to help them take a break from the craziness of the day and relax if only for a little while. :)
Thanks for all the tips, you did very well, i enjoy watching you because you look like you are having so much fun. Now i know what i was doing wrong i have a com poster but kept it close yes it stinks. from now on i will leave it open, what do you add to it is my question? Thanks. Anna
@sdhjirhgh You can add anything that's non meat or dairy. Things like vegetable scraps, egg shells, coffee grounds, leaves etc. It all breaks down and makes great compost. :)
In my opinion, you should use wayyy more of your land for your garden! Those grow boxes only take up like 30% of your area! Grow shitloads and sell it to your neighbors, supply you're entire food needs.. Jeese you're lucky to have so much land haha
i like your videos 'cause they reduce my stress level :). i used to do the whole bit with the air pump; but now i just do the laid back thing with the big bucket which makes a lot of sense. why do you make raised beds instead of just planting them in the ground?
You seem like a really easygoing dude, I like that. Also the little caption jokes xD Thanks for the video, I'm gonna grow the craziest produce thanks to this little recipe.
Great video, thanks! I am a novice gardener/composter/tea-brewer and this was very helpful. Also, I have wonderful childhood memories of those "FLying volkswagons!" My brother and I used to love to catch them because they were so slow and clumsy, and they didn't hurt us!
Hi! Thanks for a great video. If I use chicken manure can I make the tea too strong since it is much more potent than just compost and how to judge what concentration is correct? Can you pour it onto the leaves as well? Cheers! :)
@bubljen I use compost made from chicken manure. About one cup of compost makes 5 gallons of compost tea....approximately. I would not use uncomposted chicken manure to make tea. It could harm the plants.
hey man great vids.how are the 600 year old seeds growing? how often would you recommend feeding the plants compost tea. i have 10 pepper plants. do you think a 5 gal bucket would be enough or should i go for a 35 or 55 gal barrel. also will it ever "go bad" after a period of time just letting it sit and stirring it everyday. also do you have any recipes. im just thinking compost and water.
great video! i have a few questions if you would be so kind to answer. i live in the city on a small lot and limited to compost matter. will these things work that i have to work with? scrap vegetable matter, crass clippngs, weeds, used coffee grounds, tea bags, dog manure? if so does it all have to be dried out first? or any tips thanks.
@rmitch1977 The only thing I would leave out is the doggie poo. It can definitely be composted but it's been argued if it's healthy to use it since it can have harmful pathogens in it. None of the items have to be dried and should be used as you get them. Compost should be constantly damp to cook at the best speed and temp.
I also assumed he was baked, hahaha, no seriously though, i have heard using a tea jar (or whatever its called) and using it to brew fish tea in the sun. Any thoughts?
@GBpowdercoating I have been thrown off the tomatoville forum and beat up by the cliques on the gardenweb organic forum. I seem to have slightly off-the-beaten-path views on gardening. I notice it irritates some standard gardeners when someone shows up and says "The Emperor isn't wearing any clothes". :)
ps: The Emperor joke is from an old kids story. :)
IMPORTANT: If anyone is thinking of making compost or manure tea, be sure and test the manure for herbicide contamination. I have seen this problem two times already here in the middle Georgia area. Both times, it was horse manure. I have since found a different source for manure.
Symptoms: tomatoes develop distorted, curled, or fern-like leaves; legumes like beans and peas do poorly.
I have wild strawberries in my garden as well, except the flowers are not white, they're yellow. The strawberries taste like crap. (I love strawberries BTW) Other than the yellow flowers, they look just like strawberry plants, and reproduce by runners, just like strawberries.
love the video, but June bugs can be terrible for a garden. The bugs not so much, but the larvae or grubs they come from do. They eat my green beans every year no matter how careful I am about getting rid of them before planting.
I have compost (from vegetable matter). I have no access to manure right now. Are coffee grounds a good manure substitute? (Is manure useful simply because of the Nitrogen content?)
The coffee grounds are a few days old and had not been broken down through composting. Is it sufficiently ready to be used in a compost tea?
@MrandMissConverted Coffee grounds are an excellent green (nitrogen) source for your compost. Manure is used because it's rich in nitrogen and pretty much (for me) a free byproduct of raising birds. By the way you can use uncomposted coffee grounds to make a basic compost tea also. Whichever way you go, I think you're going to be glad you used them in your garden. :)
Thanks!! Tea's kicka* & easy! Not "getting to the point"? GOOD!! Laurence Sterne writes, in TRISTRAM SHANDY, one of 1st novels written: "Could a historiographer drive on his history, as a muleteer drives on his mule, straight forward; for instance, from Rome all the way to Loretto, without ever once turning his head aside, either to the right hand or to the left, he might venture to foretell you to an hour when he should get to his journey’s end; but the thing is, morally speaking, impossible."
How can this be used in self-watering containers? Can the reservoir somehow become the area for steeping the tea? ... (though if it were, I'm not sure how to remove the used up matter).
How can this be used in self-watering containers? Can the reservoir somehow become the area for steeping the tea? ... (though if it were, I'm not sure how to remove the used up matter).
@MrDoberman101 You can just let it sit for 24 hours, and the chlorine will dissipate. Aeration with an aquarium air pump will shorten the time to perhaps 8 hours or even less.
Great info. 1 quick question. What's the easiest way to water my veggies with the tea? A simple watering pot? A spray mixer. What would you recommend?
How long do you need to stir this? Also, if you miss stirring it a couple of days and it does start to smell - has it gone "bad" - should I not use it?
@Spatikins You just need to stir it enough to mix it up a bit. If it starts to smell bad, it's still perfectly good. The smell is just a different type of bacteria breaking things down and is absolutely normal and not a problem. :)
can u use compost tea in place of water, like water it with nothing but compost tea.if u dont know imma try it on some zuchhini i planted last week and will post it.
@brakuda66 Yep, you can water your plants with 100% compost tea. Once your plants are super healthy and growing like mad, cut back a bit to allow them to flower and set fruit better.
@Praxxus55712 k thks man i made a bucnh of compost tea i let it set for two days with two good hadfuls to a good size cooler than i water it down to a gallon to 5 gallons and water my plants with it
I tie a rope to the handle and then tie the other end to a large bolt-nut to weight it down and put it down into the bucket in case a small animal falls in.
That way the critters can climb out, had a chipmunk drown once in a bucket :(
Hey How often can I water with this stuff I used cow shit and leaves I am growing Giant Pumpkins I also use seaweed ex and fish em and what is good for root growth
phosphore?and will compost tea be good for the baby plants root growth?
@JON9592 You can use compost tea as often as you would use regular water for your plants. Once your plants are heathy, strong and growing fast, cut back to maybe once every thrid watering.
Love your video...I like you like simple methods. They warn about using water that has chlorine in it ...it will kill the bacteria. Can I use water straight from the tap???
@bdyan53 I suggest letting tap water set at least 24 hours to make certain the chlorine is neutralized. Chlorine is designed to kill bacteria. Compost tea has tons of bacteria in it but those bacteria are good for the soil.
@murphy4trees I have never gotten to the point. My videos are about the experience of doing things as well as the laid back method in which I do the things I do. How boring the world would be if everyone just "got to the point" in everything they did.
You are such a cutie! I love you and your videos! I've been putting my rabbit doodie in water and using for tea. WOWZERS! Thanks for the video.. clicking your ads too! keep up the good work ;-) <3
Great video, thank you. I have a 35 gallon barrell set up to collect the rain water from my gutter. Our thoughts were to use it to water the garden as our water softener introduces salt into the water. I placed a screen set about 10" from the bottom and a spigot below the screen to get the finished tea. I placedabout a gallon of horse manure in and am letting the gutter do the stiring for me. Does that sound like it will work? We will be watering with it soon.
Dude! I watched your vid a few times and then went out to my already epic composting effort and put your recipe to use. Seriously, overnight here along the So Cal coast my garden 'jumped' to life. Like you said bro, duh! Why didn't i think of this!! Plus I have been clicking on your ad's for you :-). Keep up the great and FUN efforts, maybe I'll have to join you here with some vids of my organic beach garden. This really solved my need to buy fertilizer I can't afford, and didn't want. Thanks!
I'm not sure if you touched base on the topic of water being used while making your tea. You do not want chlorine in your water. So if your local water district is using chlorine. Let your water sit open for a day or two. Preferable out of sun light. Rain water is a great to use. I even go as far as using a portable R.O filter on my rain barrels. Which I picked up from a hydro shop in my area.
Love your attitude and how you explain your experiences. Keep up the good work.
would like to ask a question about composting, I live in Florida in a area where Rats are known to come around, if they get into the compost pile after the rotting food most likely rats urinate or defecate where they go... question is will this help or harm your compost pile?
@wkdemt1076 I have mice tunneling through my compost after it's done cooking. They treat it as a hotel. Luckily I also have garter snakes running (running?) amok who enjoy visiting the mice and turning them into a meal. I'm sure the mice are pooping and peeing and generally using my compost as a toilet but I've never had a problem at all. The bacteria in compost and soil probably neutralize everything bad.
"I'm sure the mice are pooping and peeing and generally using my compost as a toilet but I've never had a problem at all. The bacteria in compost and soil probably neutralize everything bad." - From Praxxus
Plus the Urine is very high in nitrogene. Nitrogene GOOD!!! ;)
@wkdemt1076 I have read that you don't want to use manure in making compost tea because of the risk of ecoli. Don't know if vermin can contract it, but that doesn't mean there aren't other things that could be harmful. So before using it, I would highly reccomend doing research. (And if you REALLY want to keep it, find out how to sterilize it)
@HulkingBravo Hulk, never said I didn't want to use manure and I was afraid of ecoli, just want to know if RATS could harm your compost pile, they carry may diseases and usually urinate and leave dropping every where they go. I how ever plan to make a compost bin/tumbler out of a 55 gal drum that will be sealed so hopefully rats will not be able to rummage through it.
I love this video. You are so CARAZY, I love it. I have really got good information from you to help me with my garden. I am making my first thing of tea. I cant wate. :)
I've had a look into this stuff and found that the scientific research shows as far as disease prevention or treatment anaerobic compost tea is better than aerobic. For nutrient extraction they seem about the same so why is everyone so obsessed with keeping it aerated?
@WhichDoctor1 Although the resulting nutrients are the same with aerobic vs anaerobic, the anaerobic makes quite a stench. People tend to connect bad smell with bad product. I have no problem with the smell since it's not as if it's in my house. :)
Ray I forgot to mention, last summer 2010 I used your compost tea method to water my tomatoes, it was very successful, I also used comfrey and nettle tea. once a week
I recommend using Mighty Crobes from sierra chemical company (. com). This stuff helps out your roots a ton. I use it for all my indoor crops and especially cuttings. Great inoculant and lasts up to a year.
hey man i really like your compost tea video...so as i under stand i can use this every day or every watering....and does this go for indoor plants too.....can u make a video telling us if there is a different way to make a compost tea with less N for flowering.......
@CLITCOMANDRE I have no control over the nitrogen potassium phosphorous levels since all I add is compost. I'm sure it can be done via diluting it and/or adding other minerals.
I like this guy... nice tutorial :D
alienboyguitar 19 hours ago
Last year I grew them under cover in plain old backyard dirt and the same thing happened. What I assume to be blight. I grew them under cover to keep moisture off them. I'll give it one last try this year. Close to the house in a patch dug in the grass. Thanks again.
haynerbass 1 week ago
The only root that does well are carrots. Why, do you think, is this. As far as making tea goes... I live near some farms that have cows, a LOT of horse businesses near me and one guy even has a herd of deer on his property. Which of these manures do you think would be best to use and sould it be aged or would fresh be best?
haynerbass 1 week ago
@haynerbass Cow manure is better than horse by far. Compost it first. If composting isn't possible, dig it in after harvest and let it set overwinter for the following spring.
Praxxus55712 1 week ago
@haynerbass
I wouldn't use ANY of them as a tea. Hot manure has bad kinds of e-coli for us, for cow crap let it sit and dry for 2 months then till it into the garden before winter. Composting it would also be good but make sure to mix it up really good.
Rabbit is one of the few manures that are cold that can be used directly on plants. I am currently doing a rabbit tea but results wont be known till next month or two.
Twisted86 1 week ago
Looked like you were having a nearly serene day there. I have some statements and some questions. I get top soil from a nearby cow farm. Found half a hoof in it once. most things seem to grow pretty well in it. Except radishes, turnips most root vegetables will grow huge leaves but the roots are tough and almost like bark.
haynerbass 1 week ago
@haynerbass Nitrogen rich soil will do that to your toot crops. The manure is giving you some whacky rich soil....and that's a good thing. To tone it down for root crops, plant corn or tomatos in a spot one year. They are nitrogen hogs. They will take up much of the nitrogen. The following year plant root crops. They will do fine.
Praxxus55712 1 week ago
@Praxxus55712 Wow! That was a really quick response! Thank you. I'll plant my roots in my latest corn patch this year. We've had problems with tomatos the last couple of years. The first year I planted three tomatos in plain backyard dirt. We got 264 tomatos off three plants that never got taller than four feet each. The next two years I planted them in the top soil I told you about and I think it was blight that got them. Lots of tomatos but then the stems had patches show up on them.
haynerbass 1 week ago
@Praxxus55712
Any suggestions for rabbit poo tea? I hear a lot of people say "just compost it" and just as many say "use it" but I have small dogs who will eat it so I want to liquify it.
Twisted86 1 week ago
@Twisted86 You can make tea from rabbit manure without composting. Rabbit manure is safe to use fresh with no rish of plant or root damage unlike chicken manure.
Praxxus55712 1 week ago
@Praxxus55712
Thanks for the reply, truly appreciate the feedback. I went a head and made a bucket to test it out I am sure I made it strong but I can dilute it :) I wager about a half gallon of rabbit pellets.
I also heard if you transplant (lets say tomato seedling) that you should dip it in a compost tea BEFORE you transplant it....ever heard of this and have you tried it? I have 10 tomato seedlings spare this year so I plan to try it when they develop their true leaves.
Twisted86 1 week ago
@Twisted86 Never heard of that. Cutting don't need compost tea at all. They need time and shade to develop roots fast. Shade keeps the cutting from trying to grow while it sets roots.
Praxxus55712 1 week ago
I really like your sense of humor and the way that you explain how to do all the gardening, keep it up!
sgtio 1 week ago
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In all the Compost tea discussions I find no mention of storing the tea. I wonder how long does it keep? Does one store it covered or uncovered and open to the air? Can one use compost tea in a hydroponic system? Will it keep? Many thanks to anyone who knows the answers to this.
gleoleb 2 weeks ago
This is much easier that buying a bubbler. Thanks for the video.
jimmie200 4 weeks ago
i think that's boar
WinnipegosisTrail 1 month ago
Is it bear behind the fence in 09:48 ?
WinnipegosisTrail 1 month ago
I remember you saying leave the compost in the water and mix it everyday, but how long till it becomes the compost tea.. or when should it be done? 4-5 days? I am actually going to try out myself. Great Video!!
TheRastaRick 1 month ago
@TheRastaRick Let it steep overnight. It'll be perfect to use the next day.
Praxxus55712 1 month ago 2
ALL MY SQUASH AND CUCUMBER PLANTS DIED OUT...BEFORE THAT THE VEGATABLES STOPPED GROWING AFTER A POINT...WHAT THE HECK HAPPENED? IM IN THE SOUTH AND IT HAD BEEN COLD ON AND OFF BUT NOTHING MAJOR...CAN SOMEONE GIMME SOME HELP?
housebanks22 1 month ago
wouldnt you want to use ro or unchlorinated unmonochloromine water?? wouldnt it kill the micro and fungi if u were to use it
MMJ420Gardener 1 month ago
@MMJ420Gardener I use well water. No chlorine or any other additive. It's pure water straight from 75 feet down into solid sandstone. :)
Praxxus55712 1 month ago
I may have missed it, but how long did you allow it to steep before you use it?
pval123 1 month ago
Minnesota! It's beautiful in the summer. The winters though.............not so much. :)
Praxxus55712 2 months ago
what state is this i wanna move to a spot like this
ajbaker7 2 months ago
@ajbaker7 North Minnesota
WinnipegosisTrail 1 month ago
Hey Ray, is it fine to add this year round? With it getting cold isn't it a bad idea to fertilize only to have the leaves freeze?
Gardenblogger 2 months ago
@Gardenblogger Yep it's definitely not a good plan to add compost tea when the growing season is over. lol
Praxxus55712 2 months ago
Sorry; I see you did make yours in a 5 gallon bucket.
I'm in Central TX and it has turned cool; 40's at night. My main concern is the coolness. Will that affect the steeping of the compost tea?
thank you for the video tips and info
fbeckwith 3 months ago
@fbeckwith Temperature doesn't affect it at all. I think you're really going to like the results. :)
Praxxus55712 3 months ago
can I make this compost tea in a smaller container, such as a 5 gallon container? And what if it is cool outside? Doesn't it need to get warm?
thanks
fbeckwith 3 months ago
thank you for the video can i use the tea for trees to
gizmo33rd 3 months ago
@gizmo33rd Yep you sure can. Trees will love it.
Praxxus55712 3 months ago
@Praxxus55712 thank you ill try it thank you have a good day
gizmo33rd 3 months ago
Hello from Chile, Great Job, Thanks
PaulRon2008 3 months ago
Well its spring here in australia and I have bags of compost from collecting liquid amber leaves from two years ago and putting them in a big wire cage for twelve months and more compost straight from the road gutter last autumn (with worms already - lazy people not sweeping up thier leaves - thanks!) I will now try compost tea, after seeing how WELL everything is growing in your garden. You have done it my way, the lazy way, so now I need a bucket.!
unnf 3 months ago
how do you know when you must add more compost
leonbgc 3 months ago
@leonbgc The tea will eventually become less dark and more like watered down chocolate milk. That's when it's time to use fresh compost.
Praxxus55712 3 months ago
oh do you need to leave the tea outdoors for 24hours or is indoors okay?
LuvHealthNConception 3 months ago
@LuvHealthNConception It doesn't matter where it's left. Maybe out on the porch or in the garage if you don't want to leave it outside in the yard.
Praxxus55712 3 months ago
@Praxxus55712 kewl
LuvHealthNConception 3 months ago
Ray,
I made a trashcan full of tea, and put it under a tree in my backyard.Unfortunately, I forgot about it and a squirrel drowned in it so I poured it out! lol
OldMadMan 3 months ago
oh yes and have you grown a avocado tree ??? there so yummy but seem complicated thanks..
LuvHealthNConception 3 months ago
Well i watched the entire video and I am glad I did b/c you answered all my questions accept one lol how often do i water with your version of the compost tea?????... I cant wait to try this... i love your vids b/c everything is easy to make affordable and did i mention easy to make and affordable lol OOOH, and have you ever grown midget watermelons or banana trees indoors and if now will you ??? :) thanks again for ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO
LuvHealthNConception 3 months ago
@LuvHealthNConception I use compost tea according to how much the plant needs i. For general maintenance I use it approx once every third watering. For intesnive care I use it everytime untilt he plant looks like it's growing good and strong. I'm sprouting an avacado seed now actually. I'll probably include it in a video if it sprouts. :)
Praxxus55712 3 months ago
@LuvHealthNConception please do b/c avocado's are my favorite :)
LuvHealthNConception 3 months ago
Great job with the compost tea. I appreciate your enthusiasm and lack of pretence. No messin. Question..........what state are you in?
Cheers...................Nigel in New York
nigelmanuel 4 months ago
@nigelmanuel I'm in Southwest Minnesota.
Praxxus55712 4 months ago
Fantastic video. Have you ever used comfrey leaf tea? I have been growing, propogating and using comfrey for years. Comfrey tea is amazing it contains more potassium than any other mulch or compost that you can buy. My problem is that I have a tiny garden and can`t grow much comfrey. You have lots of land so you could grow hundreds of comfrey plants to use for tea.
Mark.
byronlegend 4 months ago
Great video and very helpful as well. Do you prefer compost tea vs. using
worm castings? It appears your compost tea does wonders for vegetable gardens. Thanks again for the video - excellent attitude. Peace out
adamtheblessed 4 months ago
@adamtheblessed Compost tea vs worm tea? Tugh choice but I think compost tea is a bit stronger with a wider balance of nutrients. Worm tea is fantastic for everyday watering though. It's a smooth nutritious drink for pretty much everything.
Praxxus55712 4 months ago
wow, you must have really been having a good day. your enthusiasm is catchy. love your video, lots of information and good feeling
msdaigre 4 months ago
quit ur banking job and buy a farm..ull be happy like dude over here
randikajamai 4 months ago
I thought you were absolutely great. thank you so much for the information. I'll try it out soon. Mary
MarySimpson1 4 months ago
Tried to watch the video. You rambled sooo long, I lost interest and never finished. Do you ever get to making compost tea?
TheRebelbuck 4 months ago
@TheRebelbuck Try watching when you're not so miserable and constipated. It's more enjoyable that way. :)
Praxxus55712 4 months ago 18
@Praxxus55712 great response!!!
adamtheblessed 4 months ago 2
I could spend all day saying "great" or "thanks" on every video. This compost tea, & the chlorine note in another, explains why I get a 10th of the peppers at MY new house. The water.
CAMERA WORK(you mentioned). Imagine the screen cut to a tic-tac-toe. .
Use the intersection of the top H line with the left & right V line,
The art of imagery is framing by those 2 points.
Thanks, you're helping me.
Dave
McHenryAnge 4 months ago
Great video but I disagree with on thing you said....I DO need coffee!!!!
cjarmom 4 months ago
yhis is a great idea thanks for sharing . I like your style. I have some compost it a barrelin my back with a lid on it for about 6 months now . wew! i know its gonna stink to high heavens . but is your method still gonna work? I was unsure of how nto make my compost tea i just forgot all about it ... waiting for you advice...thanks from anysley1 in sc
anysley1 4 months ago
@anysley1 That stinky compost is totally useable. It just stinks due to the type of bacteria that moved in to turn it into compost. I'd definitely use it for tea. The tea may reek but it'll do what it's supposed to do. Try using the bottom compost first. That's the most broken down.
Oh and hold your breath. :)
Praxxus55712 4 months ago
You're the happiest person I have ever encountered.
DillanBoutin 5 months ago
@DillanBoutin LOL Thanks. I just seem to enjoy my life more and more as I go. :)
Praxxus55712 5 months ago
how do you make compose
a7xdeathsnake 5 months ago
Thanks for the video! I was just wondering if u could show me how to grow strawberries!? Thanks so much!!! :DD
DiegoJulianZapata 5 months ago
you need a cow
tradward 5 months ago
You did a GREAT job - so natural and informal.
THEUSSLIBERTY67 5 months ago
Very fun video and so helpful, too! Loved watching you and your happy self sharing your knowledge so generously with the world. Thank you so much for making videos even if you're not a "camera man" or a cross dresser ( lol ). Made my day! ( and it's been a very hard day at that! ). Bless you! :)
mammamya1 5 months ago
@mammamya1 Your comment made my day! I'm very happy to be able to help people learn something new and to help them take a break from the craziness of the day and relax if only for a little while. :)
Praxxus55712 5 months ago
You worry about dogs and birds pooping on those strawberries, then you go out of your way to pour a worms poop on your strawberries :) funny
Brunkvic 5 months ago 3
Thanks for all the tips, you did very well, i enjoy watching you because you look like you are having so much fun. Now i know what i was doing wrong i have a com poster but kept it close yes it stinks. from now on i will leave it open, what do you add to it is my question? Thanks. Anna
sdhjirhgh 5 months ago 2
@sdhjirhgh You can add anything that's non meat or dairy. Things like vegetable scraps, egg shells, coffee grounds, leaves etc. It all breaks down and makes great compost. :)
Praxxus55712 5 months ago
In my opinion, you should use wayyy more of your land for your garden! Those grow boxes only take up like 30% of your area! Grow shitloads and sell it to your neighbors, supply you're entire food needs.. Jeese you're lucky to have so much land haha
Ryanventura 6 months ago
i like your videos 'cause they reduce my stress level :). i used to do the whole bit with the air pump; but now i just do the laid back thing with the big bucket which makes a lot of sense. why do you make raised beds instead of just planting them in the ground?
eldrama2 6 months ago
You seem like a really easygoing dude, I like that. Also the little caption jokes xD Thanks for the video, I'm gonna grow the craziest produce thanks to this little recipe.
Colorfulspheres 6 months ago
Great video, thanks! I am a novice gardener/composter/tea-brewer and this was very helpful. Also, I have wonderful childhood memories of those "FLying volkswagons!" My brother and I used to love to catch them because they were so slow and clumsy, and they didn't hurt us!
joannekiel3g 6 months ago
Hi! Thanks for a great video. If I use chicken manure can I make the tea too strong since it is much more potent than just compost and how to judge what concentration is correct? Can you pour it onto the leaves as well? Cheers! :)
bubljen 6 months ago
@bubljen I use compost made from chicken manure. About one cup of compost makes 5 gallons of compost tea....approximately. I would not use uncomposted chicken manure to make tea. It could harm the plants.
Praxxus55712 6 months ago
Man, you got a Really Big "Back-Yard"!.
MrFennmeista 6 months ago
My municiple water supply is treated with chlorine. Does this affect the tea?
openg314 7 months ago
@openg314 Chlorina is not good for compost tea. If you allow the water to set for 24 hours uncovered before making the tea, it should be just fine.
Praxxus55712 7 months ago
hey man great vids.how are the 600 year old seeds growing? how often would you recommend feeding the plants compost tea. i have 10 pepper plants. do you think a 5 gal bucket would be enough or should i go for a 35 or 55 gal barrel. also will it ever "go bad" after a period of time just letting it sit and stirring it everyday. also do you have any recipes. im just thinking compost and water.
sounds simple enough?
any info would be helpful.
jgroom972 7 months ago
@jgroom972 They haven't come up yet but I have my fingers crossed. :)
You should feed plants the compost tea every time you water if they're in dire need or once every thrid watering if they're doing ok.
I think a 5 gallon bucket is fine for a few pepper plants. I sure wouldn't go for 10 in it though. For 10 I would bump them to the big one.
Compost and water is what I use for tea. It doesn't go bad even if it starts stinking.
Now go grow the heck out of those peppers.
Praxxus55712 7 months ago
How often do you have to stir the bucket so the compost gets oxygen? Do you stir it daily? And for how long? 5mins?
paularinah 7 months ago
@paularinah I dip out the tea and add more water daily. I give it a quick stir while adding water for just a couple of minutes. That's it.
Praxxus55712 7 months ago
great video! i have a few questions if you would be so kind to answer. i live in the city on a small lot and limited to compost matter. will these things work that i have to work with? scrap vegetable matter, crass clippngs, weeds, used coffee grounds, tea bags, dog manure? if so does it all have to be dried out first? or any tips thanks.
rmitch1977 7 months ago
@rmitch1977 The only thing I would leave out is the doggie poo. It can definitely be composted but it's been argued if it's healthy to use it since it can have harmful pathogens in it. None of the items have to be dried and should be used as you get them. Compost should be constantly damp to cook at the best speed and temp.
Praxxus55712 7 months ago
I also assumed he was baked, hahaha, no seriously though, i have heard using a tea jar (or whatever its called) and using it to brew fish tea in the sun. Any thoughts?
garp7son 7 months ago
Dude do not change your style for anyone! I love your videos informing and entertaining, keep it up bro.
foxhillgal1 7 months ago
this guy is high as hell
GBpowdercoating 7 months ago
@GBpowdercoating You're only saying this because I woke up in your fridge.........again.
Praxxus55712 7 months ago 2
@Praxxus55712 Your wild strawberries are amazing. Hey do you know any good forums to join about gardening?
GBpowdercoating 7 months ago
@GBpowdercoating I have been thrown off the tomatoville forum and beat up by the cliques on the gardenweb organic forum. I seem to have slightly off-the-beaten-path views on gardening. I notice it irritates some standard gardeners when someone shows up and says "The Emperor isn't wearing any clothes". :)
ps: The Emperor joke is from an old kids story. :)
Praxxus55712 7 months ago
@Praxxus55712 Bravo!
eldrama2 6 months ago
IMPORTANT: If anyone is thinking of making compost or manure tea, be sure and test the manure for herbicide contamination. I have seen this problem two times already here in the middle Georgia area. Both times, it was horse manure. I have since found a different source for manure.
Symptoms: tomatoes develop distorted, curled, or fern-like leaves; legumes like beans and peas do poorly.
KC1971J 7 months ago
I have wild strawberries in my garden as well, except the flowers are not white, they're yellow. The strawberries taste like crap. (I love strawberries BTW) Other than the yellow flowers, they look just like strawberry plants, and reproduce by runners, just like strawberries.
KC1971J 7 months ago
I love your videos! It amazes me that you can sit in your grass. I live in TN and if I sat in the grass, I'd be covered in chigger bites!
shanlmt 7 months ago
I liked the video and how laid back and happy you are in it! Thanks for the info! Also, Coffee is necessary!!!! lol
rogerloomis 7 months ago
I liked the video and how laid back and happy you are in it! Thanks for the info!
rogerloomis 7 months ago
love the video, but June bugs can be terrible for a garden. The bugs not so much, but the larvae or grubs they come from do. They eat my green beans every year no matter how careful I am about getting rid of them before planting.
stevengraham100 7 months ago
I have compost (from vegetable matter). I have no access to manure right now. Are coffee grounds a good manure substitute? (Is manure useful simply because of the Nitrogen content?)
The coffee grounds are a few days old and had not been broken down through composting. Is it sufficiently ready to be used in a compost tea?
MrandMissConverted 7 months ago
@MrandMissConverted Coffee grounds are an excellent green (nitrogen) source for your compost. Manure is used because it's rich in nitrogen and pretty much (for me) a free byproduct of raising birds. By the way you can use uncomposted coffee grounds to make a basic compost tea also. Whichever way you go, I think you're going to be glad you used them in your garden. :)
Praxxus55712 7 months ago
cup of coffee is so necessary :)
loewenclass 7 months ago
how stoned is this guy?
danielgeckos 7 months ago
@danielgeckos You know you're too stoned when you're face down in the garden and you're still talking like there's nothing wrong.
(not that I would know.......)
Praxxus55712 7 months ago
@Praxxus55712 although you vids are fuking great..
danielgeckos 7 months ago
@danielgeckos
Im jealous jus looking at his eyes xD
bergennorwayftw 7 months ago
This is very cool. I like that you did not use a bubbler. Just cheap and cheerful. Love the videos.
abeimler1 7 months ago
Excellent, thankyou!
katemcn 7 months ago
Thanks!! Tea's kicka* & easy! Not "getting to the point"? GOOD!! Laurence Sterne writes, in TRISTRAM SHANDY, one of 1st novels written: "Could a historiographer drive on his history, as a muleteer drives on his mule, straight forward; for instance, from Rome all the way to Loretto, without ever once turning his head aside, either to the right hand or to the left, he might venture to foretell you to an hour when he should get to his journey’s end; but the thing is, morally speaking, impossible."
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How can this be used in self-watering containers? Can the reservoir somehow become the area for steeping the tea? ... (though if it were, I'm not sure how to remove the used up matter).
MrandMissConverted 7 months ago
How can this be used in self-watering containers? Can the reservoir somehow become the area for steeping the tea? ... (though if it were, I'm not sure how to remove the used up matter).
MrandMissConverted 7 months ago
wouldnt the chlorine in the water from the hose kill the beneficial bacteria?
MrDoberman101 7 months ago
@MrDoberman101 I have a well. No chlorine. :)
Praxxus55712 7 months ago
@MrDoberman101 You can just let it sit for 24 hours, and the chlorine will dissipate. Aeration with an aquarium air pump will shorten the time to perhaps 8 hours or even less.
KC1971J 7 months ago
Great info. 1 quick question. What's the easiest way to water my veggies with the tea? A simple watering pot? A spray mixer. What would you recommend?
aquampool 7 months ago
@aquampool I just pour it around the plants with a bucket. A waterer would work perfectly to better regulate the flow.
Praxxus55712 7 months ago
How long do you need to stir this? Also, if you miss stirring it a couple of days and it does start to smell - has it gone "bad" - should I not use it?
Spatikins 7 months ago
@Spatikins You just need to stir it enough to mix it up a bit. If it starts to smell bad, it's still perfectly good. The smell is just a different type of bacteria breaking things down and is absolutely normal and not a problem. :)
Praxxus55712 7 months ago
can u use compost tea in place of water, like water it with nothing but compost tea.if u dont know imma try it on some zuchhini i planted last week and will post it.
brakuda66 8 months ago
@brakuda66 Yep, you can water your plants with 100% compost tea. Once your plants are super healthy and growing like mad, cut back a bit to allow them to flower and set fruit better.
Praxxus55712 8 months ago
@Praxxus55712 k thks man i made a bucnh of compost tea i let it set for two days with two good hadfuls to a good size cooler than i water it down to a gallon to 5 gallons and water my plants with it
brakuda66 7 months ago
I tie a rope to the handle and then tie the other end to a large bolt-nut to weight it down and put it down into the bucket in case a small animal falls in.
That way the critters can climb out, had a chipmunk drown once in a bucket :(
ceahorse56 8 months ago
Thanks for the video, I love the simplicity and your smile too! :-)
AuntLaya 8 months ago
Hey How often can I water with this stuff I used cow shit and leaves I am growing Giant Pumpkins I also use seaweed ex and fish em and what is good for root growth
phosphore?and will compost tea be good for the baby plants root growth?
thanks agian for the vid Awesome info!!!
JON9592 8 months ago
@JON9592 You can use compost tea as often as you would use regular water for your plants. Once your plants are heathy, strong and growing fast, cut back to maybe once every thrid watering.
Praxxus55712 8 months ago
Love your video...I like you like simple methods. They warn about using water that has chlorine in it ...it will kill the bacteria. Can I use water straight from the tap???
bdyan53 8 months ago
@bdyan53 I suggest letting tap water set at least 24 hours to make certain the chlorine is neutralized. Chlorine is designed to kill bacteria. Compost tea has tons of bacteria in it but those bacteria are good for the soil.
Praxxus55712 8 months ago
hi ,
i´m wondering hol long it takes to have some composttea ready with this method ? like 1 to 5 days ?
premamay 8 months ago
@premamay 24 hours. It's actually really fast.
Praxxus55712 8 months ago
you made a ten minute video that could have been done in 2.. might be fun for you, but I would prefer just getting to the point...
murphy4trees 9 months ago
@murphy4trees I have never gotten to the point. My videos are about the experience of doing things as well as the laid back method in which I do the things I do. How boring the world would be if everyone just "got to the point" in everything they did.
Praxxus55712 9 months ago 34
Is it better to keep the 'steeping' bucket in the sun or shade?
castel4321 9 months ago
@castel4321 Mine stays in the sun. I'm sure it doesn't matter where you keep it as long as it's not indoors. :)
Praxxus55712 9 months ago
You are such a cutie! I love you and your videos! I've been putting my rabbit doodie in water and using for tea. WOWZERS! Thanks for the video.. clicking your ads too! keep up the good work ;-) <3
maarten221 9 months ago
Great video, thank you. I have a 35 gallon barrell set up to collect the rain water from my gutter. Our thoughts were to use it to water the garden as our water softener introduces salt into the water. I placed a screen set about 10" from the bottom and a spigot below the screen to get the finished tea. I placedabout a gallon of horse manure in and am letting the gutter do the stiring for me. Does that sound like it will work? We will be watering with it soon.
Thanks again,
Mike
02mdntstr 9 months ago
@02mdntstr Wow! You're like MacGyver!! Sounds like a heck of an invention! I love it.
Praxxus55712 9 months ago
@02mdntstr I hope it's not unprocessed un-composted,un-seasoned raw manure,, that's like playing Russian roulette with pathogens ! very risky
stymye 8 months ago
just mad this past week... now I'll see if it works, some of my plants aren't looking too good.. wish me luck
yolandasotolopez 9 months ago
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SmallfarmLaguna 9 months ago
Dude! I watched your vid a few times and then went out to my already epic composting effort and put your recipe to use. Seriously, overnight here along the So Cal coast my garden 'jumped' to life. Like you said bro, duh! Why didn't i think of this!! Plus I have been clicking on your ad's for you :-). Keep up the great and FUN efforts, maybe I'll have to join you here with some vids of my organic beach garden. This really solved my need to buy fertilizer I can't afford, and didn't want. Thanks!
SmallfarmLaguna 9 months ago
@SmallfarmLaguna Compost tea and cookies for EVERYONE! :)
Praxxus55712 9 months ago
I'm not sure if you touched base on the topic of water being used while making your tea. You do not want chlorine in your water. So if your local water district is using chlorine. Let your water sit open for a day or two. Preferable out of sun light. Rain water is a great to use. I even go as far as using a portable R.O filter on my rain barrels. Which I picked up from a hydro shop in my area.
Love your attitude and how you explain your experiences. Keep up the good work.
07Negative 9 months ago
Ray,
would like to ask a question about composting, I live in Florida in a area where Rats are known to come around, if they get into the compost pile after the rotting food most likely rats urinate or defecate where they go... question is will this help or harm your compost pile?
Thanks for your input in advance
Wayne In Florida..
wkdemt1076 10 months ago
@wkdemt1076 I have mice tunneling through my compost after it's done cooking. They treat it as a hotel. Luckily I also have garter snakes running (running?) amok who enjoy visiting the mice and turning them into a meal. I'm sure the mice are pooping and peeing and generally using my compost as a toilet but I've never had a problem at all. The bacteria in compost and soil probably neutralize everything bad.
Praxxus55712 10 months ago
@Praxxus55712
thanks so much for the input...happy composting
wkdemt1076 10 months ago
@Praxxus55712
"I'm sure the mice are pooping and peeing and generally using my compost as a toilet but I've never had a problem at all. The bacteria in compost and soil probably neutralize everything bad." - From Praxxus
Plus the Urine is very high in nitrogene. Nitrogene GOOD!!! ;)
MrMaleBee 9 months ago
@wkdemt1076 I have read that you don't want to use manure in making compost tea because of the risk of ecoli. Don't know if vermin can contract it, but that doesn't mean there aren't other things that could be harmful. So before using it, I would highly reccomend doing research. (And if you REALLY want to keep it, find out how to sterilize it)
HulkingBravo 10 months ago
@HulkingBravo Hulk, never said I didn't want to use manure and I was afraid of ecoli, just want to know if RATS could harm your compost pile, they carry may diseases and usually urinate and leave dropping every where they go. I how ever plan to make a compost bin/tumbler out of a 55 gal drum that will be sealed so hopefully rats will not be able to rummage through it.
Thanks for the input anyway...Happy Composting.
Wayne
wkdemt1076 10 months ago
thanks
tracymao 10 months ago
i dilute mine. do u?
myganesha1 10 months ago
this is how i make it
myganesha1 10 months ago
Glad i found this vid, now I'll try taking my teabrewing to a new level ;)
In Denmark, where I live, we only make tea from stinging nettles which gives a crazy nitrogen boost and will scorch the plants if not dilluted.
Gonna try to combine it now ;)
ZaphodBeeblebro 10 months ago
I love this video. You are so CARAZY, I love it. I have really got good information from you to help me with my garden. I am making my first thing of tea. I cant wate. :)
Thank you for all your help.
TheAsimmons 10 months ago
I've had a look into this stuff and found that the scientific research shows as far as disease prevention or treatment anaerobic compost tea is better than aerobic. For nutrient extraction they seem about the same so why is everyone so obsessed with keeping it aerated?
WhichDoctor1 11 months ago
@WhichDoctor1 Although the resulting nutrients are the same with aerobic vs anaerobic, the anaerobic makes quite a stench. People tend to connect bad smell with bad product. I have no problem with the smell since it's not as if it's in my house. :)
Praxxus55712 11 months ago
@WhichDoctor1 Anaerobic is likely to contain the types of 'bugs' that will make you sick. Plus aerobic doesn't stink..
Nidder1 10 months ago
@WhichDoctor1 probably not to smell the shit
meivas 9 months ago
Can u use this method with wormcastings?
sheziaholytree 11 months ago
@sheziaholytree Absolutely! Worm tea is just as good or better than regular compost tea from what many worm people tell me.
Praxxus55712 11 months ago
I am more than excited!
I have so much mulch laying around from my tree service.
THIS IS GREAT!
Thanks for restoring my simplton hopes for a garden.
climberdad 11 months ago
@climberdad Thanks! Simple is pretty much as good as I get. lol
Praxxus55712 11 months ago
@climberdad I have a 55 gallon steeping already. How long do I need to let it sit before i start using it.
My Veggie garden is JUST starting to come up so I hope to use this when things start to grow a bit more.
Any reccomendations on when I should apply it would be appreciated as well.
Thanks again.
climberdad 11 months ago
@climberdad don't forget to add other stuff to your mulched tree like dead leaves or dead grass etc.
littlepiaf 10 months ago
jeesh, never signed up for comments before. Just wanted to say nice, simple video, thanks.
MsVtrocks 11 months ago
Dandelions are good man....So, a little crap never hurt no one. water does wonders. I hear
glennmunro01 11 months ago
Thank you so much for youe video. I love how everything around you is so full of life! I can tell you are full of the earth energy.
lourdesmac 11 months ago
Ray I forgot to mention, last summer 2010 I used your compost tea method to water my tomatoes, it was very successful, I also used comfrey and nettle tea. once a week
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redrum5678 1 year ago
can i just tie together a quick bucket cover out of alfalfa hay...it'll let air in..keep sun n bugs out...would that be okay?
fkelly84 1 year ago
@fkelly84 Sounds like an excellent idea. :)
Praxxus55712 1 year ago
you were very informative, and very very intriguing. You are a camera person! Though I don't garden, i watched the entire video, good job!
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thiwaggenerkfu 1 year ago
hey man i really like your compost tea video...so as i under stand i can use this every day or every watering....and does this go for indoor plants too.....can u make a video telling us if there is a different way to make a compost tea with less N for flowering.......
CLITCOMANDRE 1 year ago
@CLITCOMANDRE I have no control over the nitrogen potassium phosphorous levels since all I add is compost. I'm sure it can be done via diluting it and/or adding other minerals.
Praxxus55712 1 year ago