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watering after applying compost tea

16 years ago

I was going to start brewing some compost tea. If I apply the tea using a 2 gallon garden sprayer to my lawn and plants. How long should I wait to water using my sprinklers. I am on city water and concerned that the chlorine will kill the microorganisms.

Thanks!!

Dave

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Alph
16 years ago
I thought one applies compost tea using a watering can?

Anyhow, it is probably best to do this in the evening(no sunlight) and not water afterwards.
dchall_san_antonio
16 years ago
Yes that is a concern. Still, applying tea is better than not applying tea.

You could wait for it to rain and then apply.
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