Regenerative gardening course: blossomandbran...
Flower arranging course: blossomandbran... Join us in today's video as we explore the nuances of using compost in your garden. We'll navigate through key considerations to ensure your garden thrives without unintended consequences of excess application!
Consider Your Goals:
Are you aiming to provide plant nutrition, boost organic matter, enhance aeration, or foster robust microbial life? We'll discuss the importance of aligning your compost use with your specific garden goals.
Soil Test Alert:
Why getting a soil test before adding compost for nutrition is important and why compost, while a fantastic nitrogen source, can potentially elevate phosphorus levels over time, leading to iron and zinc deficiencies in your plants.
Vet Your Compost Source:
Learn the ropes of carefully vetting compost sources to avoid potential pitfalls. We'll guide you away from composts using biosolids that can introduce PFAS into your soil and manure-based composts with high salinity and phosphorus levels.
Opt for OMRI-Certified Options:
Discover the significance of choosing OMRI-certified compost options, ensuring you sidestep biosolids and PFAS contamination issues.
Spring or Fall Application: The Ultimate Question!
Unravel the mysteries of when to apply compost - whether it's best to purchase it in the fall, allowing it to age over winter, or if applying directly in spring to boost microbial populations in the rhizosphere. We'll break down the pros and cons of each approach.
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14 окт 2024