sonorajeep
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Here are some facts about Humus and its benefits in soil:
1. 100 pounds of humus holds 195 pounds of water
2. Certain sugars in humus can be assimilated by plants, lecithin can be used for a source of phosphate
3. Humus is a source of available iron to plants and microorganisms at reactions that are optimal for the growth of plants
4. Plants lacking chlorophyll can use organic organic substances as thier entire source of energy
5. Humus and decomposing organic material have a controlling effect on plant pathogens, harmful fungi, nematodes, and harmful bacteria
6.Humus is an important source of CO2 for plant growth
7. Humus contains and can make available major and minor nutes
8. Adding Humus to your soil helps drainage and water holding qualities.
I purchased a book on composting called "The Rodale book of Composting" and it is great. It has the NPK properties of almost everything that can be put into compost and A LOT of usefull info. It is a great book for soil growers and even has a trouble shooting for nute deficiency. Defiantly recommended.
1. 100 pounds of humus holds 195 pounds of water
2. Certain sugars in humus can be assimilated by plants, lecithin can be used for a source of phosphate
3. Humus is a source of available iron to plants and microorganisms at reactions that are optimal for the growth of plants
4. Plants lacking chlorophyll can use organic organic substances as thier entire source of energy
5. Humus and decomposing organic material have a controlling effect on plant pathogens, harmful fungi, nematodes, and harmful bacteria
6.Humus is an important source of CO2 for plant growth
7. Humus contains and can make available major and minor nutes
8. Adding Humus to your soil helps drainage and water holding qualities.
I purchased a book on composting called "The Rodale book of Composting" and it is great. It has the NPK properties of almost everything that can be put into compost and A LOT of usefull info. It is a great book for soil growers and even has a trouble shooting for nute deficiency. Defiantly recommended.
