After brewing the compost for 12 hours for the 5-gallon brewer or 24 hours for the 28- gallon brewer, it may be used as foliar spray with a backpack sprayer on your plants or lawn. The backpack sprayer has a more useable nozzle that will not clog with the application. You may also apply with a watering can directly to the roots.

Application should be done in the morning or under cool conditions. It may be done in the rain when applied to the soil. When applied to leaves, it should be done during dry conditions and be allowed to dry for at least 20 minutes. 

The compost tea is most effective when used within 4 hours after the brewing process is completed. When the machine is turned off their population starts decreasing and you will want to use the tea when it has the highest microbe count. Four hours is the maximum time delay before application.

Frequency of Application

The frequency of application is dependent upon your region, the particular plant and its susceptibility for disease, weather conditions and other factors may apply.  You cannot over apply.