How do I make manure tea to feed my tomatoes?
How long do I wait before using it, & how do I dilute it?
Gardeners frequently use liquid manure (they call it “manure tea”) and every gardener does it differently. The most common process is to take a shovel full of composted manure (raw or fresh manure should not be used on edible crops) and place it into a container. Fill the container with water and let it sit. Some gardeners pour off the brown liquid (the “manure tea”) after a few days, others let it sit for a month or more.
Diluting the manure tea is accomplished by adding water until the mix is light brown in color. Until you become experienced at it, I recommend that you take the diluted mixture and apply to only one plant. Wait for a couple of days and check the plant for signs of scorch or burning. If the plant does show those signs, you need to dilute the manure tea even more. If the plant is fine, then it is safe to apply around your other plants.