@ Voss, yes, because tea leaves contain the three major nutrients i.e. nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Used tea leaves not only increase agricultural yields and offer farmers an economical natural fertilizer but can reduce the heavy metal toxicity. It can very well be added to a compost pile because steeped tea bags and leaves are an excellent source of organic material for your compost bin. Tea leaves which are naturally rich in nutrients can help counterbalance the carbon-rich materials in your compost heap. Tea leaves are high in tannic acid and many other valuable nutrients that make it more fertile. It also helps increase oxygenation and facilitates the growth of a stronger root system. Tea leaves when used as fertilizer is especially effective for fruit-bearing plants, herbs, and flowering plants.
Dear Pabalan, Converting biomass as biochar/hydrochar has been applied in many different fields recently, especially in environmental applications. Therefore, converting the used tea leaves into biochar, or even more advanced hydrochar, and applying it to the soil is a candidate to be a very useful fertilizer considering the minerals contained in the tea.
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