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Is the plant tea supposed to be smelly, mine is dreadful.
Also, how long does this tea last for
It certainly can put off a strong smell, and one that is unpleasant to some. The longer it sits and the plants and weeds break down, the smell can become stronger.
It should be used all in the same year as you make it, but using it as soon as possible is recommended, which will decrease the chances of it getting moldy and the smell getting worse.
A good rule of thumb is to only make your batch as big as what you need in the immediate future. Hope this helps!
Thank you much
I noticed in the hotter weather a black looking layer on top of the water. Is that mild and should I throw out and start over? I’ve used weeded and green clippings from my blackberry tree and food scraps. I may not be stirring it enough?
Thank you
You’re not suppose to add food scraps to a tea, it will cause bad bacteria to build, only green leaf clippings, fresh grass clippings.
This sounds like it could be the answer to my problems. Just to double check, would this process work well with foxtails? That’s the main weed we have to deal with in our yard and a major cause of my stress with our family pets. The only other concerns I’d have is would it matter if the weeds were dry or the dogs used the bathroom on them? Sorry for the questions my brain worries about things too much sometimes. Thanks!
Maybe double check on what the foxtail weed contain but I believe any plant material contains some sort of organic nutrient you can pull from them.
Hi Robin, once you have brewed a batch and strained it, does it need to be used immediately or can it be kept for a while?
i use it right away to lessen the chances of it getting moldy or smelly.
.... our grass is fertilized and given weed killer by the lawn care company. I am taking a wild guess I don't want to use that on my veggie garden then?