{"product_id":"compost-tea-blend","title":"Compost Tea Blend","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTSM Compost Tea Blend is a ready-to-brew compost tea mix that delivers a rich, diverse population of nutrient-cycling bacteria.\u003c\/strong\u003e It takes the guesswork out of brewing, so you start with quality ingredients, oxygen, and a carbon source to make nutrients already in your soil more bioavailable to plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compost tea brewing blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Builds nutrient-cycling bacteria that improve nutrient availability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrew rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 cups of blend per 5 gallons of clean water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarbon source:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/4 to 1\/3 cup unsulphured molasses per batch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAeration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 to 36 hours with an air pump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDilution:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 part tea to 3 parts clean water, or apply as is\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGardeners brewing aerated compost tea at home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproving the bioavailability of existing soil nutrients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReducing reliance on added fertilizer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeeding soil biology in beds, containers, and raised beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on the size of your brewer, add 2 cups of Compost Tea Blend per 5 gallons of clean water and 1\/4 to 1\/3 cup unsulphured molasses. Aerate with an air pump for 24 to 36 hours. Dilute 1 part compost tea with 3 parts clean water, or apply as is. For larger amounts of blend, contact The Soil Makers at makeorganicsoil@gmail.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout The Soil Makers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Soil Makers focus on soil-first inputs that build biology, helping growers add more nutrient cyclers and less fertilizer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Soil Makers","offers":[{"title":"5 lbs","offer_id":50458953810198,"sku":"sku-1120776701","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15 Pounds","offer_id":50458953842966,"sku":"sku-1157883901","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/5555\/8422\/files\/COMPOSTTEAJAR_e124943a-3b27-415d-87e3-29046f6a7ddb.jpg?v=1789321767","url":"https:\/\/madelines.sbs\/products\/compost-tea-blend","provider":"Madeline's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}