Compost Tea Application Rates and Dilution Guide

Soil Drench Frequency

• Maintenance: Once monthly during growing season.
• Stress/disease: Weekly until resolved.

Foliar Spray Dilution

• Preventive: 1:1 tea to water, every 2 weeks in spring and fall.
• Curative: Undiluted, weekly until disease controlled.

Best Practices

• Brew actively aerated compost tea (AACT) for 24–36 hours.
• Use within 4–6 hours of finishing brew.
• Apply early morning or evening; avoid hot sun.
• Filter through 400-micron mesh for sprayers.

Resource

Detailed brewing and application guide: commonsensecare.com