Yes, aerobic compost tea is available on the market in various forms and from different suppliers. Aerobic compost tea, also known as actively aerated compost tea (AACT), is brewed by aerating water mixed with compost and amendments to cultivate beneficial microbes like bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and nematodes that improve soil health and plant growth.
Here are some examples of aerobic compost tea products and options available:
- Aerobic Compost Tea by US Rock: Made from potent seabird and bat guanos and high-quality worm castings, this product is marketed as a fresh and potent aerobic compost tea[1].
- Actively Aerated Compost Tea (AACT) from Lyngso Garden Materials: This product is a liquid concentrate containing beneficial microbes that drive the soil food web. It is brewed under controlled aerobic conditions to maintain oxygen levels necessary for microbial health. It is sold by the gallon and requires careful handling to preserve the living biology. It can be used full strength or diluted and applied as a soil drench[2].
- Instant Compost Tea powders: Products like Instant Compost Tea by Mighty Plant and Living Stone Organic Compost Tea Blend offer a convenient alternative to brewing by simply mixing the powder with water. These contain beneficial microbes and nutrients and can be aerated to produce aerobic compost tea. For example, Living Stone’s blend requires aeration for 12-24 hours to produce a bacterial-dominated tea or 36-48 hours for fungal-dominated tea[3][4].
- Xtreme Tea Brews by Xtreme Gardening: These are compost tea brew packs containing composted worm castings, kelp powder, humus, and rock dust. They require aeration during brewing (24-48 hours) to multiply beneficial microbes and can be applied directly to plants or soil[5][6].
- Compost Tea Brewers and Kits: There are commercially available compost tea brewers designed to aerate and brew aerobic compost tea easily at home or on a farm. These brewers help maintain oxygen levels to cultivate beneficial microbes effectively[7][8].
Aerobic compost tea is preferred over anaerobic types because it promotes beneficial aerobic microbes that enhance nutrient cycling, soil structure, and disease suppression without producing harmful by-products. It is used as a soil drench or foliar spray to improve plant health and soil biology[9][10][11][12].
In summary, aerobic compost tea products are indeed available on the market both as ready-to-use liquids and as powders or brew packs that require aeration. Additionally, equipment to brew aerobic compost tea at home or commercially is also widely sold. These products support sustainable gardening and farming by enhancing soil microbial diversity and plant nutrient uptake[1][2][3][4][5][7].
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- https://usrock.com/product/aerobic-compost-tea/
- https://store.lyngsogarden.com/products/actively-aerated-compost-tea---special-order-512.html
- https://trueleafmarket.com/products/instant-compost-tea-by-mighty-plant?srsltid=AfmBOopVWM_yk-kte8qKhsvGXo1FrgwSb6_jJYgH2bqDKwYr_GXOoY6M
- https://terrabiotics.com/products/instant-compost-tea?srsltid=AfmBOoroX_66PDfe_YjFouH25IeJTsjZvW836fS3EBbaHuhlczmj0QvL
- https://www.1-hydroponics.co.uk/xtreme-tea.html
- https://www.planetnatural.com/product/xtreme-tea-brews/
- https://growershouse.com/collections/compost-tea-brewers
- https://soundhorticulture.com/products/compost-tea-brewer-system25
- https://thegrownetwork.com/leachate-worm-tea-compost-tea/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0T7GEvKZGI
- https://libguides.nybg.org/compostteas
- https://growershouse.com/collections/compost-teas
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