This document describes the Rex Compost Tea Brewer, an invention from the Philippines that was awarded 1st prize at the National Inventor's Week in 2005. The brewer is designed to extract nutrients and beneficial microbes from compost to produce a high-quality compost tea liquid fertilizer. It uses a simple process to brew the tea for 48-72 hours then dilute it to increase coverage area without burning plants. The compost tea boosts soil health, plant growth, and disease suppression when applied regularly. The affordable and durable brewer is available in various sizes for home and commercial use.
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This document describes the Rex Compost Tea Brewer, an invention from the Philippines that was awarded 1st prize at the National Inventor's Week in 2005. The brewer is designed to extract nutrients and beneficial microbes from compost to produce a high-quality compost tea liquid fertilizer. It uses a simple process to brew the tea for 48-72 hours then dilute it to increase coverage area without burning plants. The compost tea boosts soil health, plant growth, and disease suppression when applied regularly. The affordable and durable brewer is available in various sizes for home and commercial use.
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REX COMPOST TEA BREWER
A Product of Filipino Ingenuity
1st Prize Creative Research National Inventor’s Week. 2005 Philippines COMPOST TEA A purely and naturally ORGANIC LIQUID FERTILIZER with disease control qualities. It is a brownish and translucent liquid extract from compost containing concentrated nutrients: macro and micro nutrients which is readily available for plant absorption. It also has naturally occurring hormones that only nature can provide. Blended with beneficial microorganisms, it helps suppress disease and resist pest infestations. BENEFICIAL EFFECTS OF CONTINUOUS and REGULAR APPLICATION OF COMPOST TEA Thru correct processing and proper application of the compost, improvement of soil aeration, drainage and reduction of soil moisture depletion will be attained. Vigorous and healthy plant growth Shortened cropping time due to acceleration of plant growth Promotes flowering and fruiting Exceptional market value due to increase in the quality of the produce ADVANTAGES OF COMPOST TEA Compost is enhanced. It is more potent than the compost itself Beneficial microbe is increased 100 to 500 times more in compost tea than average compost It can be applied as a foliar spray and as root or soil drench Increased in area of coverage No overdose and burning effects to the plants It is non-toxic to both growers and consumers When mixed, compost tea is compatible with most organic liquid Eliminates costly store-bought fertilizers, fungicides and other pesticides It can be done in one’s home or farm area using a compost brewing machine “The quality of compost tea produced will largely depend on the quality of compost material and the brewing equipment.” REX COMPOST TEA BREWER The Rex compost tea brewer is a device to produce compost tea of superior quality. It is designed to extract the nutrients and the beneficial microbes while at the same time multiplying their population present in the compost. The product is manufactured with the use of mass-produced and locally available materials processed with utmost consideration on durability and efficiency to produce high quality compost tea economically within reach of many growers. BREWING MADE EASY!!! The Procedure Fill agitator barrels with 2 kg vermicasts Pour untreated water up to the level as marked on the bucket Add 1 kg brown sugar or mascubado or molasses to the water in the bucket( not inside agitator barrels!). This will serve as food for microbes Brew for 48 to 72 hours by plugging-in the motors Aerate on the 3rd day using the outside bubbler to maintain the life of microbes in the resulting solution Collect the resulting liquid solution (CONCENTRATED compost tea) using the faucet dispenser, after brewing Dilute 1 liter CONCENTRATED compost tea with 15 liters untreated water. Making a total volume of 16 liters Drench the plants with diluted compost tea (16 liters). Good for 16 liters back- pack sprayer Dilute & the remaining concentrated compost tea immediately, not lately 8 hours Apply after brewing ** Note: Dilution can be adjusted from 1:15 to 1:10 depending on the plants’ condition (diseased plant may need higher concentration). APPLICATION (for orchids, vegetables, herbs, ornamentals, lawns, forest trees)
Time : Early morning, not later
than 9 am or late afternoon not earlier than 4 pm
Frequency : Twice a month or weekly
** also as compost inoculant to hasten decomposition**
Brewer Model: 30-liter Capacity Brewer Output ( Volume of concentrated compost tea) 30 liters Total volume of Solution (Mixture) per brewing **480 liters
** 480 liter volume of resulting mixture of 30 liter concentrated compost tea
and water at 1:15 dilution (good for 1 hectare) Estimated Cost per Brewing 2 kg vermicasts @ Php 25 per kg Php 50.00 1 kg brown sugar @ Php 50 per kg 50.00 Energy cost (electricity) 20.00 TOTAL COST Php 120.00
Total Estimated Cost = Php 120.00 = Php 4.00 per liter
Brewer Output 30 L concentrated compost tea ** Concentrated Php 4.00 per 16-liter back compost tea and pack sprayer** water @ 1:15 dilution 30 Liter Capacity Models 50 Liter Capacity Available : 100 Liter Capacity 200 Liter Capacity
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