How To Make Super Easy Liquid Compost For Your Farm or Garden!

Farm Learning with Tim Thompson | 29 July 2025 | Back to All Videos
Turn your compost into a powerhouse fertilizer! In this video, we dive into the Johnson-Su Bioreactor method and show you how to transform finished compost into liquid biological fertilizer that’s perfect for farms, gardens, or even a kitchen garden.

Join Tim and Christel as they break down:
✔ How the Johnson-Su system works
✔ Why it creates biologically active, pH-balanced compost
✔ A simple DIY way to make compost extract at home
✔ The exact ratios for large or small-scale application

Whether you’re a regenerative farmer, a backyard grower, or someone curious about improving soil health, this method is a game-changer!

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Composting Hacks for Healthy Soil
BRIX Testing for Plant Health

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00:00 Intro – Why Johnson-Su Composting?
00:32 What is a Johnson-Su Bioreactor?
01:11 Key Materials & Setup
02:00 Finished Compost: What It Looks Like
02:55 Turning Compost into Liquid Fertilizer
04:43 Perfect pH – Why It Matters
05:50 Mixing Ratios for Any Scale
06:48 Pump Setup for Easy Application
07:35 How to Apply on Pastures & Gardens
08:18 BRIX Testing for Plant Health
09:00 Wrap-Up & Next Steps