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Q&A - Do you recommend the use of compost tea? If so, what recipe works best?

Question:
Do you recommend the use of compost tea? If so, what is the best way to make it and how often should it be used on tomato plants?

Answer: 
There are many recipes for compost tea online. University of Memphis Director of Landscape Joellen Dimond recommends looking online and finding one that you like. Retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison says compost tea has a very low nutrient analysis and may have limited benefit. He recommends using other more potent organic fertilizers.

Related Resources:
Compost Tea
Compost Tea 101: What Every Organic Gardener Should Know
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