Personally, I think anything besides compost tea is a waste of time for the amount of effort put in.

Indeed, I practice vermicomposting. I have made castings tea and it has helped, nathing alike the castings themselves! The broussel Sprouts SIMPLY LOVE to be transplanted in castings!

I mainly use the powered sea weed and dilute that with water and foliar feed the brassicas, tomatoes peppers onions garlic etc.

hi

wat are casting teas and how do you make them?

is there anything other than seaweed, (i dont live near the coast) that i can use to feed my vegetables?

also is there anything specific to feeding pepper plants?

thanks

spavinsmailorder,
Yes you can make stinging nettle tea. It is suppose to be one of the best things to use on your plants. I have not used it yet but I plan to. Here is a link.

Lee

Here is a link that might be useful: Stinging nettle tea

Have you seen this?

Re mint tea: a sprig or two of fresh mint in cold water gives a subtle bright minty taste to the water. I have kept the mint sprig in the water in the refrigerator overnight. If you must use boiled water, pour the water into a cup or teapot with a few sprigs of fresh mint, let it sit for 10 to 30 seconds, and strain. The longer you let the mint sit in the hot water, the more bitter the tea will get. You want the mint to visit the hot water, not soak in it. Fresh mint is also great in salads or in dishes such as tabouli or dolmas.

Re teas for the garden: I use comfrey as a garden amendment, partly to keep the comfrey in check (I cut it back 3-5 times a year), partly to add minerals to the garden (comfrey has deep roots that mine nutrients from deep soil). How to make it: in a bucket that has a lid, chop up comfrey, cover with water, put lid on bucket, let sit for 3-10 days or so, hold nose, open lid, strain out solids (muck) for compost pile, pour "tea" on plants. If anyone else is within 100 feet, they will think a sewer main has sprung a leak when you open the bucket.