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 USING COMPOST TEA
Compost Tea Kits are used in many sectors of the agriculture and horticulture industry. Below you will see the specific sectors where we are currently active. If you have a particular use that is unique to the areas identified below, please contact us and we can address your interests.
Agriculture
The use of compost tea in agriculture dates back thousands of years in many different cultures. Greek, Egyptian and Mayan agricultural practices all utilized compost extracts as a means of crop fertilization and sustainable soil building. Today these same practices are being implemented again through the use of compost and compost teas for the same reasons. In addition to soil and plant fertility, compost teas are also being incorporated into disease suppression programs as an effective and economical alternative method to standard chemical approaches.
Compost tea is being used successfully worldwide for:
• Conventional farming
• Transitional farming
• Organic farming
Vineyard
The use of compost tea in vineyard production is gaining momentum in many wine producing regions of the world. Vineyard managers are observing the benefits of compost tea as an alternative to standard foliar programs. Used in conjunction with existing foliar regimens or as a stand-alone program, teas are effective in reducing common vine diseases such as powdery mildew and botrytis. In addition to disease suppressive qualities, compost tea also increases overall vine and soil health resulting in improved fruit quality.
Compost tea is being used successfully in vineyards worldwide for:
• Root development
• Disease suppression
• Cover crop management
Landscape
The use of compost tea in landscaping is the fastest growing market for the compost tea industry. A wide range of benefits are realized with the addition of compost tea to existing maintenance programs as well as new landscape installations. Turf, ornamentals and trees all benefit greatly from compost tea. Standard pesticide and fertilizer rates can be reduced, improving environmental conditions without compromising plant performance and vitality.
Compost tea is being used successfully in:
• Commercial landscaping
• Municipal landscaping
• Residential landscaping
Horticulture
The use of compost tea in horticultural applications has a wide range of benefits. As chemical fungicide and fertilizer costs increase, compost tea offers an effective and economical alternative method for quality plant production. Whether used in greenhouse production, container yards or field planting, compost tea can be incorporated into existing application programs using foliar sprayers or fertigation injectors. Introducing the beneficial organisms and organic compounds contained in compost tea in early stages of plant production helps ensure plant performance in the landscape.
Compost tea is being used successfully in:
• Greenhouse production
• Container stock
• Field planting
Turf
The use of compost tea in the turf industry is growing rapidly. Golf course superintendents are exploring alternatives to traditional chemicals as costs rise, performance falls, and environmental regulations change. The components of compost tea - beneficial organisms, organic compounds, and micronutrients - suppress common turf disease, increase root growth and lower maintenance costs.
Compost tea is being used successfully in:
• Golf courses
• Parks and sports fields
• Residential lawns
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