"The Soil Food Web is like a mini universe that keeps getting bigger as you dig deeper with the power of a microscope. It is a complex and integral part of our planet and much is still to be discovered"
Jason Pepe

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​Stop relying on pesticides and chemical fertilizers!  

Composting basics for healthy compost teas & soil

Compost is made in various ways. The typical method involves the use of layers of organic matter in a pile. The pile temperature should be maintained at or above 131 degrees for 14 days. The pile needs to be turned regularly to encourage the growth of beneficial organisms. The turning introduces air and this stimulates aerobic bacteria and fungi to thrive. A pile that is not turned and aerated would very likely create an unhealthy mix of organisms to thrive. Other methods like vermicomposting work well and are also used. All composting takes time. Fresh brewed compost tea saves you time and money.  

Compost teas are only as good as the source of the organic matter, the type of organisms present and the aeration that went into creating the compost. The brewed tea must also be handled and prepared properly so it is safe for your plants and the harvest consumed from the plants. 

Some of the beneficial organisms in good compost teas are plant friendly fungi, bacteria and protozoa. 

All the organics in quality compost teas play nicely and won't hurt your plants leaves or roots. Actually the tea will help control and eliminate any unhealthy protozoa and nematodes that could be in your soil harming your plants right now! You see, compost tea fights off the unwelcomed root eaters and it helps suppress diseases naturally. Another important benefit is that the tea will improve the health of the soil and also release nutrients to your plants.  

Preparing a healthy quality compost is no easy task. For example one thing most gardeners and farmers do not know is the following:  

For optimum beneficial protozoa populations, a fully completed compost pile must be kept undisturbed and allowed to cool just below 125 degrees for one week.

For beneficial nematodes the completed pile is allowed to rest for two weeks below 115 degrees. These are just two of the many important details often overlooked when people make compost in a bin.  

Don't let anyone fool you into thinking you can use compost tea liquid stored in a bottle. Unless it is made fresh it is not beneficial.

A bottle of fresh brewed tea should ideally be less than a few hours old. You want to brew your very own fresh  tea and you must use it within hours for it to be most effective. Using a fresh quality aerobic compost tea mix will greatly benefit your plants, the environment and each and every creature on our planet.

Healthier plants grown naturally with compost tea is a win - win situation. Stop killing the soil and our planet. Break away from synthetic fertilizers and pesticides!    

Let's all enjoy cleaner air, water and more nutritious fruits and vegetables. Are you ready to jump on board and begin to see the benefits of  fresh brewed compost tea?  

Many of you still ask about an old product called Organkithrive and ask me to sell it again. That Organikthrive was really good stuff.  I no longer offer it but you really should follow the link below.

While Organikthrive was a spectacular fresh brew you could make, it was not as good as Compost Tea in A Box.  I discovered this new product about six months ago and decided to try it. Well that was it, I actually immediately switched to Compost Tea in A Box. You will be amazed and your plants will be very grateful!

Below is a link that offers you everything you need to start brewing a great compost tea.
I truly believe it is amazing and use it on all my plants.

​Thanks for reading this and go ahead and try Compost Tea in A Box. Give it to your plants and you will be impressed!!

​"Pepe" on Compost Tea   

​The future of farming and gardening seems to be returning to the past. The ancient people of our planet somehow understood the importance of the soil almost instinctively. The ancients had more of a universal or micro cosmic understanding of our soil and the importance of it to human survival. They understood rhythms, and natural cycles. The ancients had a keen sense of our planet and the power of the moon, stars and our sun.

Today, The Soil Food Web is a fancy term for the incredible diversity of organisms present in healthy soil. These organisms range in size from the tiniest one-celled bacteria, algae, fungi, and protozoa, to the more complex nematodes and micro arthropods, earthworms, insects, small vertebrates, and plants.

The interaction of all these organisms offers tremendous benefits in organic farming. All of these organisms eat, grow, and move through the soil. These diverse creatures help our planet to have clean air and water. They also assist in keeping plants healthy and in managing soil compaction and water flow.

These organisms maintain an ongoing cycle of decomposition. They decompose organic matter in the soil such as manures, plant residues and even pesticides. They also sequester nitrogen and other nutrients from the air and soil that might otherwise enter groundwater. These important creatures also fix nitrogen and make it available to plants. Many organisms like larger visible earthworms enhance soil aggregation and porosity. Soil organisms prey on crop pests and are a source of food for above-ground animals. The Soil Food Web is like a mini universe that keeps getting bigger as you dig deeper with the power of a microscope. It is a complex and integral part of our planet and much is still to be discovered.

Today, our new understanding of Actively Aerated Compost Tea offers tremendous benefits for our soil, air, water and the food we eat. Our health begins with the soil. When we care for the soil the plants will pretty much take care of themselves. Healthy soil is possible because of the billions of tiny hard working friends that live, reproduce and die in it. Returning balance to our soil is possible with compost teas. These teas can be applied as soil drenches or as foliar applications. More and more farmers, landscapers and homeowners are turning to compost teas and its benefits everyday.

​The finest micro brewed compost tea is the one you make yourself!

​Why not make your own fresh brewed compost tea? Your tea can be formulated to intensively breed beneficial organisms found in organic soils. Bring the soil food web to your garden and start growing better, healthier tasting fruits and vegetables. 

Tip: A compost brew that has an ammonia smell is not good to use
because it has gone anaerobic! That tea will not benefit the plant and could make you sick.