If you recall, evil squirrels were wrecking havoc in my vegetable garden so I was looking for something to help my plants recover, grow strong, and produce more vegetables. And when I say “something” I mean something organic, non-toxic, not chemical. I had read Jim’s article on compost tea on Blackhawk’s website and it sounded like that fit the bill. Always one to try something new, I grabbed a clean, empty milk container and headed to Blackhawk. While there’s not much that I wouldn’t do for my precious-precious vegetable garden (insert crazy laughter), honestly, I was really relieved I didn’t have to mix and brew the compost tea myself. It’s so much more convenient to be able to go to Blackhawk’s Garden Center in the heart of Charlotte that sells this microbial potion.
Curious about what compost tea is? Let’s look at this great sign that is at the counter of Blackhawk’s Garden Center:
You know that compost does amazing things for your soil. Well, compost tea is a concentrated form of compost and uber good for your soil. It contains trillions of great organisms that provide your soil and thus your plants with heaps and bounds of nutrients. The Blackhawk folks brew their compost tea in a special vortex brewer so that you can pick up the highest quality compost tea in town. Again, I’m so happy I don’t have to deal with brewing composted organic matters in my yard! Here’s your man Vince serving up a nice cuppa. He has some great advice regarding compost tea so I highly recommend you seek him out and ask him all about it!
Since it’s filled with living organisms, you should use up the compost tea within a week. The sooner the better. You’ll want to add a cup of tea to each gallon of water. To be perfectly honest, I eyeballed it. But you probably know how much your watering can holds (mine holds two gallons) to help you with that.
Lo and behold, 2 – 3 weeks later now my tomato and eggplant plants are filled with fruits. More than before the squirrel attack!! Insert happy dance! Even my baby watermelon plant that was just kind of hanging in there has added about six little melons to its vines. Needless to say I am extremely pleased with the results and will definitely add compost tea feedings to my seasonal gardening routines. If I were you and you cared about your plants, I’d go to Blackhawk’s Garden Center right away and pick up a sample of this liquid goodness.
