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Kumquat's deluxe potting soil and manure tea

Kumquat's deluxe potting soil and manure tea are excellent choices for gardeners looking to provide their plants with the best possible nutrients. The combination of ingredients in the potting soil ensures a well-balanced environment for plant growth, while the manure tea acts as a natural fertilizer. Here, we'll guide you through the process of making both of these essential gardening components.

Kumquat's Deluxe Potting Soil

Ingredients:

  • 9 gallons peat moss
  • 3 gallons vermiculite
  • 6 gallons perlite
  • 1 pound blood meal
  • 1 pound bone meal
  • 1 pound green sand
  • 1 pound lime or dolomite lime
  • 1 pound rock phosphate
  • Pinch of boron (borax is an inexpensive source)
Instructions:

  1. Blend ingredients in a small cement mixer or large barrel with a tight-fitting lid that will let you roll it around to mix the contents. If you have to stir the ingredients in an open container, moisten them slightly with water to avoid breathing dust as you work.
  2. Do not use more than a pinch of boron. It encourages root growth, but its levels can quickly go from helpful to harmful in the soil.
  3. Once you get the soil all mixed, you can add some manure tea (see recipe below). The lime in this mix helps to neutralize the acidity of the manure tea.
Manure Tea

Ingredients:

  • 10 to 15 gallons manure (combine horse, chicken, and cow manure to get a nice balance of nutrients)
  • 5-gallon bucket of chickweed and/or stinging nettles
  • Water to fill a 55-gallon drum
Instructions:

  1. Dump manure(s) in the bottom of the drum.
  2. Add chickweed and/or nettles, both of which are rich in trace elements.
  3. Fill the drum with water.
  4. Once a week, stir the "tea" and add water to replace any that has evaporated.
  5. You'll need a brewing time of at least 3 weeks before using this tea in the potting soil.
Conclusion

By following these steps, you can create a nutrient-rich environment for your plants using Kumquat's deluxe potting soil and manure tea. These natural and organic ingredients will promote healthy plant growth and ensure you have a thriving garden. Happy gardening!
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