{"product_id":"compost-extract-tea-kit","title":"Compost Extract\/Tea kit","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"p2\"\u003eSOIL BREWING KIT\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe DNS Farm Soil Brewing Kit is designed to help you grow and deliver living soil biology safely and effectively.  Works to keep microbes active, oxygen-loving, and ready to support plant roots and soil structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p4\"\u003eEXTRACT VS TEA\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eA compost extract gently washes existing microbes from compost into water without growing them. It’s quick, low risk, and ideal for gentle soil inoculation. A compost tea uses aeration and food to multiply beneficial microbes. It’s used to actively boost soil biology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eIn short: Extract introduces biology. Tea increases biology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p4\"\u003eCOMPOST EXTRACT RECIPE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eSet pump above bucket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eFill 5-gallon bucket 3\/4 full with warm water. If using city water with chlorine. add  ½ tsp. humic acid or let water sit for a couple of days..\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003ePut up to a litre of Worm Castings into the mesh bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003ePlace mesh bag in hole of bucket lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eTurn pump on and place into water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eSet pump so water looks like its boiling but not splashing all over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eBrew for 30 minutes. Remove aerator before turning the pump off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eApply extract where needed and reuse castings in soil or add to compost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eThoroughly clean equipment after used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eUse within a couple of days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p6\"\u003eCOMPOST TEA RECIPE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eTo make Tea follow extract recipe with the following changes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eIn Step 1 - Add microbe food\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003efor bacteria boost 1-2 tbsp unsulfured molasses or liquid fish hydrolysate and\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003efor fungal boost 1-tsp humic acid, kelp meal or oat flour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eIn Step 4 - Brew for 24-48 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p3\"\u003eTips:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eStore castings cool, moist, and out of direct sun before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eDo not let castings dry out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eA living soil amendment that supports natural soil biology and nutrient cycling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eSafe for trees, plants, and seedlings — will not burn roots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Returns. \u003c\/b\u003ePacked with care at DNS Farm. Shipping rates are calculated at checkout, and local pickup may be available on select items. If there is any issue with your order, please contact us within 7 days of delivery and we will do our best to make it right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DNS Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51498782916904,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/8335\/7480\/files\/IMG_7312.jpg?v=1773445010","url":"https:\/\/dnsfarmsaltspring.com\/products\/compost-extract-tea-kit","provider":"DNS Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}