How to make manure tea

October 25, 2023

No you don't need a kettle, just a bucket and some manure.

Simply add aged manure to a bucket at a ratio of 5 parts water to 1 part manure and allow it to brew for at least 3-4 days (longer in cool weather). Stir twice a day. Strain or sieve and use within a week.

Add discarded manure (the solids) into your compost. The same can be down with any leftover tea if you have not applied it all.

Apply to plants and soils at a ratio of 2 cups of manure tea to a 9lt watering can. The liquid should look like weak tea.

If possible, use a mixture of manures in the brew to create a well-balanced tea.