Xtreme Gardening Xtreme Tea Brews Easy-to-use Compost Tea 80g (5 gal) 10 ct

Organic Grow and Bloom Enhancer

In every square inch of soil, there are billions of active microbes that make up a complex community of organisms living in and around the roots of plants. Micro-organism helps breakdown organic materials and convert them into plant-available nutrients. By incorporating more organic and natural ingredients, you can rebuild your soil with millions of beneficial microbes that will help create a more nutrient-rich environment for plants to grow in. With the help of organic biology, you can experience better overall plant health and performance.

Xtreme Tea brews are easy to use, quick, effective means of adding life back into your soil. It can be applied as an instant extractor as a brewed compost tea in an aerated brewer. Simply pour the brewed tea around the base of the plant once a week. The microbes around the root zone begin rapidly breaking down nutrients into a form your plant can use right away. With more nutrients and minerals available, your plants can grow stronger and faster!

Strengths

Xtreme Tea Brews are made up of high-quality ingredients and that are conveniently packaged for easy at home brewing. Xtreme Tea helps revitalizes soil by building up the microbial population. Xtreme Tea is a natural grow and bloom enhancer by increasing nutrient accessibility with the help of beneficial soil biology.

Uses

Thoroughly mix with water and brew for 24 hours with aeration. Apply around the root zone of plants, weekly through vegetative and early flower stages.

Compatibility

Xtreme Tea Brews works in all types of growing media and can be used in combination with synthetic and natural fertilizers. Great for vegetables, fruits, herbs & flowers.

Product Specifications

Tea Brew Pouch
Total Nitrogen (N) .................................. 0.92 %
     0.92% Water Insoluble Nitrogen
Available Phosphates (P2O5) ............... 0.19 %
Soluble Potash (K2O) ........................... 1.00 %

Plant Nutrients Derived From: Earthworm castings, compost, humus, rock dust, and kelp.
Also Contains Non-Plant Food Ingredients(s):
9.60% Humic acid derived from Leonardite

Plant-Microbe Food Pack
Also Contains Non-Plant Food Ingredients(s):
100% Kelp (Ascophylum  nodosum) (microbe food)

Xtreme Tea Brews Application

Prep

1. Before use, make sure your compost tea brewer is clean.
2. Fill brewer with fresh, filtered water. We recommend using a Hydrologic Reverse Osmosis system to remove any chlorine and chloramines from the water supply. Maintaining water temperatures between 60 - 70F throughout the brewing process is ideal.

Aerated Brew

Place nylon tea brew bag in water intact, tear open food pak and add contents.
 
3 - 5 gal water: 1 (80g) Brew pouch + contents of 1 Activator food pak.
 
15 gal water: 3 (80g) Brew pouch + contents of 3 Activator food pak.
 
*Keep solution well oxygenated with air stones and allow to brew for 24-48 hours with a submersible pump for best results.

Quick Brew

In a bucket with 3 - 5 gallons of water: add 1 (80g) Brew pouch. Squeeze and rapidly massage Brew pouch for 60 - 90 seconds, helping to seep material into water. (Waterproof gloves recommended when handling material in water). Add contents of 1 food pak and stir solution until well mixed. Apply immediately.

Application

Pour tea (standard brew or quick brew) full strength around the base of each plant. Follow with a thorough watering.
   
1 - 3 gal container ....... 1 - 2 cups
5 - 7 gal container ....... 3 - 4 cups
10 - 20 gal container ... 5 - 8 cups
25 - 50 gal container ... 1/2 - 1 gallon
100 gal container ........ 2 - 3 gallons
     
Xtreme Tea Brews may be diluted after brewing. Max dilution of 1 gal of tea for every 10 gallons of water (1:10).

Hydroponic Systems

Use tea 24 hours before changing the reservoir. Running tea in a hydroponic system for prolonged periods is not recommended. Add brewed tea at the rate of 1 - 2 gal of tea concentrate for every 10 galLONS of nutrient solution. Use tea throughout the growing season including the week prior to harvest.

Cleaning Tea Brew

All residue from brewing should be washed off and the brewer should be disinfected. Use an antibacterial soap, bleach (2%), or Hydrogen Peroxide. Rinse brewer thoroughly after disinfecting.