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Compost Soil
Compost Soil is another term for mature compost. Compost is a complex
organic material that has been transformed into stable humus by the actions
of countless microorganisms. Compost is the end product of a process
by which organic waste - usually household and garden refuse - is allowed
to accelerate into its constituent parts. This is achieved by the breaking
down action of bacteria, fungi and other friendly microorganisms. Compost
soil is a nutrient-rich natural fertilizer that is reintroduced into
your garden's ecosystem for healthier plant growth.
Advantages:
There are several advantages to using mature compost in your garden.
1. Mature compost improves soil structure; and
2. Reduces soil compaction.
3. It increases the water retention capacity of the soil, thereby
4. Increasing drought tolerance.
5. It improves the nutrient holding capacity of the soil, therefore
6. leading to healthier root systems and overall plant health; and
7. Higher yields.
8. By being nutrient-rich, it reduces artificial fertilizer requirement.
9. By encouraging microbial growth, it increases microbial activity.
10. Again, it binds heavy metals in contaminated soils.
11. It degrades several pesticides.
12. It absorbs odors and degrades volatile organic compounds.
Mature quality compost is an excellent organic soil amendment. It is
easy to make and an excellent substitute to commercial fertilizers. Furthermore,
any organic material can be used for compost making. All you need is
a 30:1 proportion of browns or carbon-rich materials and greens or nitrogen-rich
materials. Just dump this mix in a pile or heap and you have inadvertently
created conditions for compost formation. This mix will cook at high
heat, thereby breaking down all waste material into a nutrient-rich fertilizer.
The time period may vary from a paltry 3-4 weeks to an extended one year
period but the finished compost will be a gardener's delight.
Compost soil or mature compost is a dark, friable mass that can be used
as instant fertilizer for garden and houseplants. The greater your compost
output and application, the higher your plant growth and yield. Compost
soil is the friendliest garden additive; it is easy to make and best
of all, it is cost-free.
How To Compost.
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