What Is Liquid Compost?

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Liquid compost, otherwise known as compost tea, is a mixture of compost and water. It is sprayed or sprinkled onto garden soil. Liquid compost allows the plants to absorb nutrients faster than if solid compost were applied.

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Anne Baley is a writer and photographer living in Southeast Michigan. She has written numerous articles about places she has discovered while traveling throughout the United States. Baley's work has appeared in a variety of online outlets, including Endless Sunday.

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