Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
Summary
• Leaves, weeds, grass clippings, straw, manure and food scraps are the main com-
post ingredients, along with supplementary materials such as newspaper, card-
board, wood chips and sawdust.
• Compost, urine, humates, clay, EM, biostimulants, rock dust, mineral fertilizers,
Penergetic and biodynamic preparations are activators that can improve the com-
posting process.
• Manure is one of the most important ingredients for its nitrogen content and mi-
crobe population, as long as it is from animals that are healthy, happy and drug-
free.
• I often use two to three inches of compost in a new bed, but as little as 1/90
th
of an
inch can be extremely beneficial.
