Compost teas have been promised by some companies to be a wonder-all product, protecting plants from disease, increasing growth, breaking down toxins in the soil, enhancing taste of fruits and vegetables, and more. Though few of the claims are supported by science, there may be something to learn from compost teas in the area of beneficial microorganisms and biochemistry. At its simplest, compost tea is an infusion of compost into water. Good compost tea must start with good compost. Recipes are diverse and can use 1 part compost in up to 100 parts water. Additives can be used to boost […]