Question
 I have been using tea from my own compost and really love it . Though i have read about the merits and uses i have yet to find info on frequency.  Will i burn up my plants ?  Also i have read about dilluting the teas containing manure , is it nessesary for all tea to be watered down ?

Answer
Dear Terry:

How frequently should I apply tea to my garden soil? That depends on the plant, the soil, the seasonal cycle and what you hope to accomplish. Typically, compost tea should be applied once a month during the growing season. During times of plant stress (known disease, environmental stress, etc.) increase application to as frequently as every week.

What is the dilution rate for foliar applications? For preventive applications, use a 50/50 ratio (water and tea) and spray the leaves top and bottom every two weeks during the spring and fall. If disease is observed, spray undiluted once a week until the disease is controlled.

Listed below is a website that may be useful:

    http://www.commonsensecare.com/composttea.html

Regards,

Mack Jean
AllExperts
Master Gardener
Tennessee