Compost Tea Schedule

This compost tea schedule is designed for heavy-feeding plants grown in living or amended soil systems, supporting extended vegetative growth and long reproductive cycles. All recipes are intended to produce approximately 5 gallons of finished compost tea per batch, applied as a soil drench at 10% of container volume or roughly 5 gallons per 50 square feet in beds. These teas are used to enhance microbial activity, improve nutrient cycling, and reinforce overall soil performance within a properly built, biologically active soil system.

SuperCharge™ and TurboCharge™ are applied selectively to align with plant demand throughout the growth cycle. Renew™ is applied once at harvest to help reset soil biology and is not included in compost tea brews. For larger operations, all recipes may be scaled proportionally to 55-gallon batches, maintaining the same ingredient ratios while ensuring adequate aeration, oxygen levels, and temperature control to support microbial viability at higher volumes.

Vegetative Growth Phase

Early Vegetative Establishment

Frequency: Every 7–10 days
Focus: Root establishment, microbial activation, gentle nutrient support

Tea Base

• Compost: 1 cup

• Worm Castings: ½ cup

• Unsulfured Molasses: 1–2 tablespoons

Amendments

• SuperCharge™: ¼ cup

• Kelp Meal (optional): 1 tablespoon

Brew Time: 24–36 hours
Application: Soil drench (foliar optional during early growth)

Mid Vegetative Growth

Frequency: Every 10–14 days
Focus: Biomass accumulation, steady nutrient cycling, soil resilience

Tea Base

• Compost: 1½ cups

• Worm Castings: 1 cup

• Unsulfured Molasses: 2 tablespoons

Amendments

• SuperCharge™: ⅓ cup

• Kelp Meal (optional): 2 tablespoons

• Humic Acid (optional): 1 teaspoon

Brew Time: 24–36 hours
Application: Soil drench

Late Vegetative Growth

Frequency: Every 14 days
Focus: Preparing soil biology and plant metabolism for reproductive demand

Tea Base

• Compost: 2 cups

• Worm Castings: 1½ cups

• Unsulfured Molasses: 2 tablespoons

Amendments

• SuperCharge™: ½ cup

• Kelp Meal (optional): 2 tablespoons

• Alfalfa Meal (optional): 2 tablespoons

Brew Time: 24–36 hours
Application: Soil drench

Reproductive Phase

Transition Phase

Frequency: Every 14 days
Focus: Structural support, smooth nutrient transition, soil stability

Tea Base

• Compost: 2 cups

• Worm Castings: 1½ cups

• Unsulfured Molasses: 2 tablespoons

Amendments

• SuperCharge™: ⅓ cup

• Kelp Meal: 2 tablespoons

• Humic Acid: 1 teaspoon

Brew Time: 24–36 hours
Application: Soil drench

Early Flowering

Frequency: Every 10 days
Focus: Peak nutrient demand, phosphorus and potassium availability

Tea Base

• Compost: 2 cups

• Worm Castings: 1 cup

• Unsulfured Molasses: 1–2 tablespoons

Amendments

• TurboCharge™: ⅓ cup

• High-Phosphorus Guano: 2 tablespoons

• Kelp Meal: 2 tablespoons

• Fish Hydrolysate (optional): 2 tablespoons

Brew Time: 24–36 hours
Application: Soil drench only

Mid Flowering

Frequency: Every 10–14 days
Focus: Sustaining reproductive output without excess nitrogen

Tea Base

• Compost: 2 cups

• Worm Castings: 1 cup

• Unsulfured Molasses: 2 tablespoons

Amendments

• TurboCharge™: ½ cup

• High-Phosphorus Guano: 3 tablespoons

• Kelp Meal: 2 tablespoons

• Humic Acid: 1 teaspoon

Brew Time: 24–36 hours
Application: Soil drench

Late Flowering

Frequency: Once, or only if soil activity appears reduced
Focus: Gentle microbial support without delaying maturation

Tea Base

• Compost: 1 cup

• Worm Castings: ½ cup

• Unsulfured Molasses: 1 tablespoon

Amendments

• Kelp Meal: 1 tablespoon

Brew Time: 24 hours
Application: Light soil drench

Harvest Reset

Timing: Day of harvest or within 24 hours
Purpose: Reset soil biology and nutrient balance before the next cycle

Application Steps

• Remove root mass and surface debris

• Top-dress Renew™ at the recommended rate

• Lightly incorporate into the top layer of soil

• Water in thoroughly

Notes
Renew™ is applied once at harvest to replenish mineral reserves, restore structure, and reactivate soil biology. Allow soil to rest before replanting. No compost tea is required during this period.

General Guidelines

• Compost teas are supplements

• Adjust application frequency based on plant response

• Reduce tea use if plants appear overly lush or stressed

• Foliar applications are best limited to early vegetative growth

• Avoid foliar spraying during reproductive stages