Compost Tea Bags: An Easy Way to Improve Soil Fertility

Muhammad Abdullah
3 min readApr 12, 2021

We all wish to grow healthy plants in our backyard, but sometimes it does not work out well. There are several ways, especially compost tea bags, that can bring great results. Composting is a technique in which various decaying organic substances are used to fertilize the soil. Around 25 million tons of urban solid waste were collected for composting in 2018. It has been used for a long time for improving the growth of plants. This article will explain how composting can benefit your garden and make it greener and more appealing.

What are Compost Tea Bags?

These are simple, easy, and more beneficial for your garden. Many people throw away their tea bags after they have used them. These tea bags can provide significant benefits to their backyard. In March 2017, 32% of respondents aged 18 to 29 said they owned a composting can. Plants may often struggle to grow because of a lack of nutrients in the soil. They need several bacteria, enzymes, and other biochemical compounds to grow properly. Compost Tea Bags can be used for this purpose. They will provide the soil with all the nutrients necessary for plant growth. Studies have shown that can compost tea can feed and protect crops. To conserve the microbial culture, it is always important to supply the compost tea fresh.

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Benefits

Many tea bags, which are commonly used among the masses, are made of plastic. And though we know that plastic is not biodegradable, many of the tea bags are biodegradable, and tea components inside them can be a great addition to the soil’s fertility. As we discussed earlier, compost is generally an organic matter that provides the soil with healthy nutrients needed for the perfect growth of your plants and vegetables. It is even more interesting in view of the fact that you can use used tea bags to fertilize your soil. It can bring the following advantages to your garden:

· Protects plants from diseases

· Benefits the root system

· Increases the microbes

· Microbes benefit the plants

· Better and healthy growth of plants

· Strong and Healthy Fruits

· Attracts earthworms which release nutrients beneficial for plants.

· Repels Pests

Usage:

There are many ways to use compost tea bags in your kitchen. The easiest one is to bury your tea bags in the garden. However, it is essential to bury only biodegradable tea bags. If your tea bags are plastic, it is best to empty them into a small container. Distribute it all over your plants. Then water them. You will see great results. Another way is to add them to the compost and moisten the mixture with some water. And then spread it on the plants. You can even use compost tea catalyst for better results.

Conclusion:

Recycling stuff is always good, not filing lands with junk, as it pollutes our climate. So, now you should not throw your tea bags in the trash cans, but use them for your plants, as it brings significant benefits to plants and crops health. As Francis Bacon said, “Gardening is the purest of human pleasures.” Since now you are familiar with composting and compost tea bags, my only question is, are you ready to make your garden look green and healthy? Comment, let’s see.

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