Can compost tea 'keep'?

**everbgreen** · 05-07-2012, 10:50 AM

I made a compost tea for my plants and have some left over. I kept the air flowing into it, but will it stay good? I hate to waste it.

Thanks!

**dbkick** · 05-07-2012, 10:57 AM

can be stored in the fridge for a few days if I remember right.Would be a good question for heisenberg. personally if I have any left over I take it outside and find a use for it.

**dbkick** · 05-07-2012, 10:59 AM

and if you don't like the mess of mixing up your own bag you should take a look at xtreme gardening tea brews, awesome stuff and a breeze to brew.

**nuglets** · 05-07-2012, 11:57 AM

that's what i've always heard. that it will stay good in the fridge for 3-5 days. wonder how you tell if it's bad? i'm getting into the alaska humisoil teas. that whole bountea line. really easy to make and not all that expensive at all.

**everbgreen** · 05-07-2012, 12:35 PM

I used the Extreme Tea Brew!

I read that if it smells sweet, it is still good. But if it smells sour, it is bad and can harm the plants. I also read to keep air in it to keep the microbes alive.

**dbkick** · 05-07-2012, 01:27 PM

Originally Posted by everbgreen

I used the Extreme Tea Brew!

I read that if it smells sweet, it is still good. But if it smells sour, it is bad and can harm the plants. I also read to keep air in it to keep the microbes alive.

I don't remember any details but may have asked this very question myself a long time ago on heisenbergs sticky.
possibly the cool of the fridge makes the bacteria go dormant instead of just killing it off , I don't really know . this is why voodoo juice and most all those other bacteria products cost so much, they have to do something to keep the stuff alive/dormant for a 2 year shelf life.

**dbkick** · 05-07-2012, 01:30 PM

Originally Posted by nuglets

that's what i've always heard. that it will stay good in the fridge for 3-5 days. wonder how you tell if it's bad? i'm getting into the alaska humisoil teas. that whole bountea line. really easy to make and not all that expensive at all.

I use the humisoil when I mix my own up. can't wait to get back to chemicals and hydro!

**scroglodyte** · 05-07-2012, 01:37 PM

if you keep it bubbling and add more molasses/sugar, you can brew forever.

**nuglets** · 05-07-2012, 01:52 PM

Originally Posted by everbgreen

I used the Extreme Tea Brew!

I read that if it smells sweet, it is still good. But if it smells sour, it is bad and can harm the plants. I also read to keep air in it to keep the microbes alive.

do you mean just keep the airstone and pump going?