I'm looking to learn more about making compost tea at home and what types of household scraps to use. What are your recommendations for the right scraps and quantities to ensure that my plants get the proper nutrients? I'm trying to avoid bottled nutrients since I'm not sure what's in them.
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When it comes to compost tea, it's really about the waste products from the worms and bacteria breaking down your scraps, not just the scraps themselves. Any plant scraps will work! Worms and bacteria will release nitrogen, which is a key nutrient for your plants. Smaller pieces speed up the breakdown, but just a heads up—if your compost is too moist, it can slow everything down. If you're looking to educate yourself about specific nutrient needs, a soil test from your local university can also give you some insights.
Yeah, I think cannabis and other plants share similar nutrient needs! It's definitely a good mix of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, along with some calcium and magnesium. It's great that you're trying to experiment with compost tea. I do something similar with my plants in pots—red wigglers are awesome!