Making Compost Tea

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Making Compost Tea The basic steps for making compost tea in a Growing Solutions System are illustrated below.

Step 1 Fill the 10-gallon tank with water to the appropriate marker.	Step 2 Aerate for 30 minutes prior to adding catalyst to the water.	Step 3 Fill the compost tea system basket with compost.

Step 4 Place the compost tea basket through the basket tray and into the system.	Step 5 Open the air supply to the diffuser and place it into the bottom of the basket.	Step 6 Adjust the airflow valve for the desired level of extraction.

Step 7 Place the lid on the system and allow it to brew for 24 hours.	Step 8 Discharge the finished compost tea into your application equipment.	Step 9 Compost tea can be applied through various sprayers and systems.