You need to let it set and let the bacteria, fungi and nemotodes multiply and grow. You want to aerate the water to favor growth conditions for aerobic bacteria over the anaerobic bacteria. The fungus and bacteria are why you want to use the compost because that is where you find them.

Love u

You’re very easy to watch! Do you make fungal teas?

Funny how that works, isn't it? CK

That is what I do. Water and get dandelion, plantain, and any type of dock, like burdock, broadleaf dock, curly dock leaves and roots, because these all have long roots that reach down and find all the good stuff deep in the soil. This is my first year of taking gardening seriously, but that just made sense to me, when I hear about compost tea. Not sure if it is helpful, but I am hoping it is. 🤷‍♀️

Emily BH, thank you!

I would have no idea about that. So steeping 48 hours doesn't make it a richer, stronger fertilizer?

If u leave it for awhile with out stirring it all u have to do is stir it for awhile and it will get oxygen back in the water Water and oxygen mix at the water lever

Hey a little yeast never hurts, if you don't bubble it I guess it would be like swamp water with all the weeds and dead stuff steeping in it, and look how lush the area around it grows

yup! you are correct! I actually use 2 knee high panty hose. One with compost and one with wormcasting, then of course a aerator like a fish tank one from a store. All in a 5 gallon bucket hanging each one in the water.

this is the proper way

You can also dissipate chlorine by simply leaving it in a 5 gal bucket for 24 hours, stirring helps, but I've had very good luck not even stirring. Plants hate chlorine, but more importantly, it would not be good for the microbes in the compost, which is most important.

​@@bethb8276chloramine is the common additive now, because chlorine is unstable. Chlorine take 1 to 5 days to evaporate naturally, about 24 hours if aerated, and about 15 to 20 minutes if boiled. A 5 gallon bucket would be on the long end of natural evaporation.

Yea but...its like $10 for an air pump and $2 for an airnstone..

Some people tend to complicate things. But, the basics remain the same.

It's not complicating it with the air pump and Stone it's actually doing good it's better and you can use some molasses to even stimulate the microorganisms inside the good microorganisms the good bacteria it's not complicating it the way she did it is simple I don't want to offend her but it's the lazy way the easiest way you can get to make a simple compost tea is the way she did it but you have a chance for bad bacteria to set in without oxygen

Ha - they are delicious as well! Thanks for sharing that.

try comfrey instead,much much better

ILBackyardFarm ok

This made me wonder if smelly compost tea is safe - i did a search and this came up: "Compost tea should not have an unpleasant odor; it should smell earthy and yeasty. So, if your compost tea smells bad, there is a problem" "If your compost has a nasty odor, don’t use it. It may actually harm the plants. Chances are good that you need better aeration. Insufficient aeration is allowing harmful bacteria to grow and these guys stink. The longer it sits, the more likely dangerous bacteria will start to grow."

You are welcome 🙏🏻!!

Thanks for sharing, Beth!! I appreciate this!!! I agree!! Kim

Brilliant!! Thanks for sharing this, Kenneth! Kim

I heard you can also add beer to add essential sugars and additional microbes for the compost tea. I’m not sure if the sugar in the beer is bad but if you add additional water I’m assuming it is negligible.

Fantastic remedy! Making compost tea is a fantastic way to provide plants with a nutrient-rich liquid fertilizer and to enhance the microbial activity in the soil. Keep it up! Thank you for watching and subscribing if you have not already! CK

Hello Miss Italics! Your plants will thank you for giving them a drink of compost tea, and letting it sit for 24 hours will keep those beneficial microbes super happy! Let me know how it goes - thanks for watching!

+Mumbai Balcony Gardener | Avid Life Observer thx , MBG! We are really enjoying them! How's things in your garden? Are u growing anything right now?

CaliKim29 Garden & Home DIY Not growing anything right now Kim, monsoons have arrived in full swing. That means zero sun and strong winds in my garden. I'm just planning out what I want to grow in which spot . I'll start my seeds end of August.

always fun to plan! Bet you can't wait till August!

CaliKim29 Garden & Home DIY You bet right!! From your videos I can see the kellogs breakfast is a hot favourite with you. What is unique about it that it appeals to you so much? At times my expectations are so high after the rave reviews, it feels like a let down - it tastes like any other tomato. Do let me know your other favourites.

+CaliKim29 Garden & Home DIY ...kim can you do a video on how to grow turmeric and ginger please?

I did the same with a plastic trash barrel, for the kitchen comporting, with a hole in the bottom, sitting on cement blocks, over a dollar store dish pan to catch the fluids. I water down the dripping before putting on plants.

Do you have an example of this bucket?

awesome, great way to have a sustainable garden! What are you growing right now? Thanks for watching!

The basic herbs and vegetables its only my second season gardening trying to keep it simple

🤣 Me too!

You are so welcome! Love when this happens!!! Yay, Mamta!!!! Kim

great tip - and a simple solution as well. Love it - thanks for sharing and watching!

Thanks Kim !

oh is /that/ why we're getting tiny white bubbles in our city water? *grumbles* if i get fish again i'm gonna have to watch that. Or if i find another toad.

Yep and air

And what a great idea to use those cheap stackable crates.

The strawberries absolutely love the strawberry crate towers. They love the drainage! All my in ground strawberries died (they got too hot) but these are making it through some 90-100 degree temps like a champ. If you are interesting in making them, check out the how to video here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hrx1lbRyp8zXm6M.html. Let me know if you try it - thanks for watching!

Thank you, ChezGra! The strawberries are LOVING the towers - couldn't be more thrilled! Do you like to grow strawberries? Appreciate you stopping by!

Did you try it?

Glad it was helpful - there are so many ways to do things in the garden, try it and see how it works! Please visit my Seed and Garden shop for seed collections, containers and my signed copies of my garden book at more at calikimgardenandhome.com. Thanks for watching!

You are so welcome, Luke. Thank YOU for subscribing! Where are you from and what are you growing? I hope you enjoy and learn from my channel - CaliKim

Hey there! Composting is a fantastic way to nourish your garden naturally. Here's a beginner-friendly guide to get you started: Choose a Bin or Pile: You can compost in a bin, a designated area of your yard, or even a compost tumbler. Make sure it's at least 3 feet by 3 feet for effective composting. Add Ingredients: Composting is all about balance. Add "browns" (carbon-rich materials like leaves, cardboard) and "greens" (nitrogen-rich materials like kitchen scraps, grass clippings). Aim for a 3:1 ratio of browns to greens. Turn and Mix: Every couple of weeks, turn your compost with a pitchfork or compost aerator to aerate it and help it break down faster. This also helps distribute moisture and air evenly. Maintain Moisture: Your compost should be as moist as a wrung-out sponge. If it's too dry, add water; if too wet, add more browns. Patience: Composting takes time-about 2-6 months for finished compost, depending on conditions. You'll know it's ready when it's dark, crumbly, and smells earthy. Use Your Compost: Spread your finished compost around your garden beds as a nutrient-rich soil amendment. Your plants will love it! Remember, composting is a learning process, and you'll discover what works best for your garden over time. Enjoy the journey of creating nutrient-rich soil and happy gardening! Kim

but not chloramine. Many municipal water supplies mix chlorine and ammonia to create chloramine. It remains stable in the water for 9 months or more and does not evaporate out if you let it sit. Not even a bubbler can remove it.

What about just using water from your rain barrel? No chlorine to worry about😊

@@crazysquirrel9425 Everything can get so technical but honestly most outdoor plants get good old plain water from a hose and irrigation systems and thrive...so it can't be that bad 😁

+Backyard Garden worm tea is a perfect way to get the benefits of those nutrient rich worm castings to your garden! Great job maximizing your resources. Thx for watching!

Glad you think so!

I was thinking the same thing lol

Yes.

Hello Kristy - glad you enjoyed the video - I still use my drip irrigation. I do water my container plants with it once a week or so and my garden every few weeks, or when I feel like the plants need a boost. You really can't overwater with it. Let me know how it goes for you!

Hey thanks, Cat Lover! Thanks for stopping by.

I shared a link too, to another you tuber. You are so helpful to me.

I love that idea.....thank you! Much less to mess with and then I can just put the compost from the sock (I was thinking worn nylon sock) around a plant after wards.

Interesting.

It looks like you cud use milk crates if you cut the bottoms out