Foliar Application

What It Is

Foliar application is the gentle misting of our living compost infusion onto plant leaves. The beneficial microbes form a natural shield across the leaf surface, helping protect against harmful fungi and bacteria while delivering a small boost of nutrition through the pores.

When It Helps Most

Plants benefit from foliar applications during:

• Spring and early summer, when tender new leaves are emerging

• After long periods of moisture, when fungal diseases thrive

• During droughts or heat waves, when plants are stressed

• On fruit trees, roses, and ornamentals that are especially disease-prone

Why It Works

Healthy leaves are more than just a surface – they are living entry points for both good and bad organisms. By covering leaves with beneficial microbes, we reduce the space available to harmful pathogens and support the plant’s natural defenses.

What to Expect

Applications are safe for children, pets, and pollinators. Treatments are brewed fresh and applied the same day, ensuring the highest level of microbial activity. Results build over time – fewer leaf spots, stronger growth, and healthier plants season after season.

Science Note

Studies show that when beneficial microbes colonize leaf surfaces, they compete with harmful organisms for space and nutrients, sometimes even triggering the plant’s own immune defenses. Results depend on tea quality and freshness, which is why we brew and apply every batch the same day.

References

• University of Arizona Extension – Compost Tea 101

• Oregon State University Extension – What Does Aeration Do to Compost Tea?

• MDPI Agronomy Journal – Compost Tea as Organic Fertilizer and Plant Disease Control

Choose the compost tea schedule that fits your needs—one-time, monthly, biweekly, or weekly. Each application delivers fresh, living biology to boost soil health, support plant growth, and reduce the need for chemicals.

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