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How to Make Worm Tea
Worm Tea is a nutrient-rich liquid fertilizer brewed by steeping worm castings in water with molasses. This mixture supports beneficial microbes and provides a dark, earthy liquid used to enrich garden soil and plants. The simple soak and strain method yields a compost tea that can be diluted and applied for plant health.
Prep Time
5 mins
Additional Time
12 hrs
Total Time
12 hrs 5 mins
Ingredients
- 4 gallons water ideally rain water or well water; if using city water let it sit out for 24 hours and the chlorine will naturally evaporate, dechlorinated
- 5 to 6 cups worm castings
- 3 tablespoons molasses
Instructions
- Fill the bucket with water. Add the worm castings and the molasses. Stir to combine. (If you're using a compost tea bag, place the worm castings in the cloth and tie to secure it shut. Place the bag in the water.) Let the tea steep overnight. It will be a dark brown color. Give it another stir. Remove the compost bag if using (place the contents onto the soil or on your compost pile). Pour some of the worm tea into your water can or spray bottle and dilute with water until it is a light brown color - the color of weak tea.Use immediately for best results. The microbes will begin dying off quickly so the sooner you use the compost tea the better while it's most potent.Makes 4 gallons worm castings tea.NOTE: If you're interested in aerating your worm tea see blog post.
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