Guide 3: Mineral Tea
Guide 3: Mineral Tea (Clean & Simple Method)
Best for: beginners or gardeners who prefer liquid feeding without compost handling
Why choose this method
Mineral Tea offers an easy way to deliver trace minerals in liquid form. Optional molasses supports microbial activity, while aeration helps create a gentle, soil-friendly application.
Step-by-step instructions
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Add 1 ounce of Flora Bella Bio Trace per gallon of water.
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Add 3 mL of molasses (optional but recommended).
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Aerate with an air pump for 24 hours.
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Apply as a soil drench around the base of plants.
Tips
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Lightly moisten soil before application
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Use within 24 hours of aeration
General Use Notes
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Suitable for vegetables, herbs, flowers, and ornamentals when used as directed
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Designed to support living soil systems, not replace them
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Avoid overapplication—trace minerals work best in balance
Not sure which method is right for you?
Start with Mineral Tea, then explore Compost Tea or Soil Blending as your soil system matures.
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Both Flora Bella formulas, OMRI Listed organic trace minerals for plants, work with this method. Pick the one for the stage your plants are in:
