Who can teach me who to make Guano Tea.

[Moppel]

I have been using batguano tea for a couple of years now ,and i really like it(http://www.bioibo.nl/content.php?page=content_detail&artikel_nummer=1113). I wondered if anyone has experience in making it theirselfs.

 

[Jesusbuiltmygro]

Ok well I'll tell you this time but let me just ask. Did you use the search function of the forums first or just ask for help first. In your self education of organic growing you should have easily stumbled onto a how to make Tea article.

First off, read read read. Go to the search function and type in TEA as the keyword and then change it to search in the TITLE ONLY this will help search for that exact topic more than every reference to TEA.

Anyway it could not be more simple. You dump the stuff in water and mix it around and poof thats tea.

Yea there is no real exact process there. Many people just throw the ingrediants into water.

It really depend on how much you want to make. The easiest way is to put the ingredients into something like a gallon jug or two liter bottle and shake it up. This aerates and mixes it. Then leave it sit overnight to give the 'organic' effect time to happen. The more shaking the better. Then apply. I'm not yet sure if your best leaving the lid on or off while it sits.

For larger doses add the materials to bubbling rez using a fish tank pump and air stone. Then use those free stockings they give away in the woman shoes section as 'tea bags'. This way is messier but perhaps prefered for the sake dissolving as much ferts in the water as possible. You can use anything that will hold the nutres and pass water through as a tea bag, but I highly recommend those foot stockings. They are the perfect size and disposable and all. Let the tea bag soak for a little bit and then begin mashing the fert around in the tea bag to drain all the goodness out of it. This is the most thorough way I've seen to dissolve the fert in the water as much as possible.

In the end usually it's much easier to just throw the nutes in just make sure you shake it a lot and allow it to sit overnight to help dissolve more fertz and start the microbe process. Some people make them in those gasoline containers since they have spouts on them already, but I find them harder to manage. If I had to make a ton of tea it would be a good option.

Tea can be made out of many different nutrients just so long as they are water soluble and fast or at least medium acting fertilizers. Organic tea is ideal to be used with every watering. A good base organic fert like Earth Juice or Pure Blend Pro would also give you more reliable results until you master the organic elements.

 

[Moppel]

Ok well I'll tell you this time but let me just ask. Did you use the search function of the forums first or just ask for help first. In your self education of organic growing you should have easily stumbled onto a how to make Tea article.

First off, read read read. Go to the search function and type in TEA as the keyword and then change it to search in the TITLE ONLY this will help search for that exact topic more than every reference to TEA.

you,r e right....lol

Anyway it could not be more simple. You dump the stuff in water and mix it around and poof thats tea.

Yea there is no real exact process there. Many people just throw the ingrediants into water.

It really depend on how much you want to make. The easiest way is to put the ingredients into something like a gallon jug or two liter bottle and shake it up. This aerates and mixes it. Then leave it sit overnight to give the 'organic' effect time to happen. The more shaking the better. Then apply. I'm not yet sure if your best leaving the lid on or off while it sits.

For larger doses add the materials to bubbling rez using a fish tank pump and air stone. Then use those free stockings they give away in the woman shoes section as 'tea bags'. This way is messier but perhaps prefered for the sake dissolving as much ferts in the water as possible. You can use anything that will hold the nutres and pass water through as a tea bag, but I highly recommend those foot stockings. They are the perfect size and disposable and all. Let the tea bag soak for a little bit and then begin mashing the fert around in the tea bag to drain all the goodness out of it. This is the most thorough way I've seen to dissolve the fert in the water as much as possible.

In the end usually it's much easier to just throw the nutes in just make sure you shake it a lot and allow it to sit overnight to help dissolve more fertz and start the microbe process. Some people make them in those gasoline containers since they have spouts on them already, but I find them harder to manage. If I had to make a ton of tea it would be a good option.

Tea can be made out of many different nutrients just so long as they are water soluble and fast or at least medium acting fertilizers. Organic tea is ideal to be used with every watering. A good base organic fert like Earth Juice or Pure Blend Pro would also give you more reliable results until you master the organic elements.

thanks.

 

[Devilock]

Im going back to using just guanos in my grow. Had my best results with em. I just dissolve it in hot water. If its the pellets they take about a day to break down in the water. (but you can smash em up yourself) If its powdered up you can just mix in with water and shake and it will be ready to feed plants with. Peace and *bong* :friends:

 

[Guest]

This may not be the best way but this is what I did last summer in my back yard grow:

Started out with two 32 gallon plastic trash cans, air-pump with two air lines, nylon stockings, and used Jamacian guana, Mexican guano, mollases, and Earth Juice catalyst (this was used for my flowering cycle). Check ratios of your given nutes for given amounts.

I filled the stockings with amendments and hung them from a bamboo pole across the top and let sit with air stones running in them for several days.

Keep in moderate temps, 65-78, stir few times a day and apply. peace_highst

 

[Devilock]

Actually dj highst thats about the best way to do it. They work good outdoors and indoors.

Sunleaves line of guanos is what ive used. Gonna try em again. Heres a little article from there site on guanos. www.sunleaves.com

"Organic gardeners prize bat and seabird droppings—or guano—as a rich source of natural fertilizers because, unlike artificial fertilizers, guanos restore a natural balance in the garden without increasing soil salt content or acidity. That means beneficial bacteria, insects, and earthworms will stick around—further improving your soil by distributing organic matter and aerating the subsoil.

Interestingly, guanos from different regions have differing levels of nitrogen, phosphorus, and trace minerals. By examining each Sunleaves guano fertilizer grade—also known as the N-P-K ratio—you can glean the percentage of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium respectively. For instance, Sunleaves Peruvian Seabird Guano (10-10-2) contains 10 percent nitrogen, 10 percent phosphorus, and two percent potassium.

You may notice that the N-P-K ratios of Sunleaves guanos are not as high as those of many synthetic fertilizers, but, in this case, less really is more. That’s because, unlike artificial products, Sunleaves all-natural guanos are released more slowly over a much longer period. Because every stage of plant development requires differing nutrients and nutrient amounts, it’s important to understand which type of guano to use at which growth stage.

High Nitrogen
Plants need nitrogen to enhance leaf growth and overall vigor. As with Peruvian Seabird Guano, Mexican Bat Guano (10-2-1) is also high in nitrogen and, as such, it is particularly well-suited for use with plants in the early phases of growth.

High Phosphorus
The fruiting and flowering phase demands plenty of phosphorus which promotes healthy root growth. When you supplement the amount of phosphorus your flowering plants get, you’ll likely notice more blooms and more vigorous growth overall. Indonesian Bat Guano (0-12-0), Peruvian Seabird Guano, and Jamaican Bat Guano (1-10-.2) are each high in phosphorus.

High Potassium
Because plants use potassium to build cells and tissue, supplementing this nutrient contributes to overall plant hardiness. And stronger, more durable plants are usually more tolerant of temperature extremes and are also more pest- and disease-resistant. If you intend to boost potassium levels, you can opt for Peruvian Seabird Guano which contains three percent potassium.

The Right Combinations
To get the most out of your plants in the vegetative and fruiting and flowering stages, it’s a good idea to combine Sunleaves guanos. When working with very young plants, periodically apply one tablespoon of Mexican Bat Guano per gallon of water and then gradually build up to three tablespoons per gallon of water for larger plants. When it’s time to stimulate fruiting and flowering, gradually decrease and then stop applications of Mexican Bat Guano while ramping up the application of high-phosphorus Indonesian or Jamaican Bat Guano for a profusion of blooms.

Finally, if you’d rather rely on just one type of guano for each stage of growth, Peruvian Seabird Guano is a good bet."

You can buy there whole line of gaunos in a package. Heres what it comes with.

"Our Sunleaves International House of Guano is extremely popular as it supplies the nutrients plants need for every stage of development. Completely organic, the House of Guano includes a 2.2 pounds of the all-purpose Peruvian Seabird Guano, 1 pound of high-nitrogen Mexican Bat Guano, 2.2 pounds of the high-phosphorus, low-nitrogen Jamaican Bat Guano, and 2.2 pounds of high-phosphorus Indonesian Bat Guano. The International House of Guano also comes with a handy feeding schedule so no matter whether you garden indoors or out, you'll be able to encourage healthy plant growth from seed to harvest."

I would recomend experimenting with lower doses than they say to use.

Peace and *bong* :friends:

 

[I.M. Boggled]

Here's an old Bat guano thread that discusses organic style tea brewin'.
http://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=15272

 

[Guest]

Sunleaves!! Thats what I used too. I have used the Jamaican, Mexican, Indonesion (sp?) and I think they got like a Brazilian/Puruvain or something. They work great, but they each have VERY different consistancies, ranging from a very fine, golden, powder (Indo. I think) that almost falls through the stocking, too a chunky discolored consistancy. So people need to ask the people at the store what type each is and apply as neccessary depending on whether you are doing soil, hydro etc.

I like the big boxes they sell, they go a long way and they are a better buy then just getting the small bags. peace_highst

 

[Guest]

IM Boggled that thread says it all, thanks for the post. I saw someone use the Earth Juice Microblast with along with the Earth Juice catalyst, that seems super potent.

What about adding some Rhizotonic by Canna during the veg stage tea mix. peace_highst

 

[CoolBreeze87]

ive used sunleaves peruvian seabird guano and indonesian bat guano both are excellent products. For veg i mix mexican bat guano in with the soil and supplement with a tea of PSG, age old liquid kelp, and horticulture molasses. For flowering i use the same tea for the first two weeks and then tone down the PSG and add the indonesian bat guano. Works great indoors and out like others have pointed out. Makes the buds taste and smell delicious. I make a non aerated tea so i like to let it brew for about three days. Once the head is nice and foamy its time to use. The tea's are good for about a week. Once you've made them for a while you can notice from the smell when they've gone bad.

 

[clowntown]

How about the smell? I'm in a studio apartment situation, no balcony, etc. I'm assuming there's quite a bit of smell given off by the tea-making process...

 

[caljim]

How about the smell? I'm in a studio apartment situation, no balcony, etc. I'm assuming there's quite a bit of smell given off by the tea-making process...

The smell is not very stong, but if you are worried mix with some worm casings the day before and top dress with them. The worm castings will eliminate any offensive oders.

When you make a bubbling tea the smell will be stronger.