Can I Re-Use My Bag of Worm Castings When Making Tea Compost?

by Tricia
(Virginia)

I am new to making compost tea, but everything seems to be going well. I am using a 5 gallon bucket, an aquarium pump with 2 air stones, an old pantyhose leg with about 2 cups of worm compost, and a ounce of molasses.

How many times can I use a bag of worm compost when brewing tea?

Any advice would be appreciated.

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Can I Re-Use My Bag of Worm Castings When Making Tea Compost?

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Nov 27, 2011
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Of Course...But...
by: Compost Junkie Dave

Of course you can but we tend to avoid it.

Although the compost will still contain many microbes, we feel it's best to start with a fresh batch of compost during each brewing cycle. Remember, the point of brewing compost tea is to extract the microbes from the compost material, so you may be compromising your future teas. If you want consistent returns on your energy investment, you may want to reconsider.

Any other tribe members have any advice?

CJD

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