Can I use my Worm Leachate in the Winter?

Worm tea gives a real boost to your potted plants through the winter. Here’s how to use it to keep them happy and healthy:

• Give Them a Nutrient Boost: Winter light can be weak, which often slows down plant growth. Worm tea gives them a gentle top-up of nutrients—like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium—without pushing them too hard.
• Support Soil Health: Your plants’ indoor soil can get compacted and dry out more easily in winter. A monthly dose of diluted worm tea keeps it moist and rich, helping roots absorb all the goodness they need.
• Microbes for Immune Support: The beneficial microbes in worm tea are brilliant for building up your plants’ immunity, which helps them fend off winter stress and stay resilient.
• Foliar Spray for Leaf Health: Spritzing a diluted worm tea mix (1 part worm tea to 10 parts water) onto the leaves every 3-4 weeks adds a layer of pest and disease protection. It keeps the leaves clean and boosts their health.
• Strengthen the Roots: Watering with a bit of worm tea around the roots every few weeks gives them a slow-release, natural nutrient boost right where they need it, helping them grow strong through the winter.
• Natural Pest Deterrent: Indoor plants can sometimes attract pesky fungus gnats and other bugs over the winter. Worm tea’s beneficial bacteria and fungi create a healthier soil balance that naturally keeps pests at bay. Using worm tea regularly over winter really helps keep your plants thriving and ready for a burst of growth come spring.