// Definition
A liquid fertilizer made by steeping compost in water to extract beneficial microorganisms, nutrients, and organic compounds. In cannabis cultivation, brewing compost tea with maximum beneficial bacteria supports organic growing and builds a healthy soil microbiome that protects plants from pathogens.
// From the Episode
The Episode 008 discussion on microbial testing led to compost tea as a positive example of beneficial bacteria in organic growing. Bubbleman explained that the goal of compost tea brewing is to cultivate as much beneficial bacteria as possible, which then outcompetes harmful organisms. The panel discussed how organic growers who use compost tea may have higher total microbial counts but that these are beneficial organisms, not pathogens.