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The English word 'compost' is known to trace back to the Old French word 'composte', for compound. The word refers to the mix of materials that's needed to fertilize soil. Composting traces even further back to the time of the ancient Romans. For Marcus Porcius Cato ka the Elder [234 B.C.-149 B.C.] drew upon his extensive farming background to write 'De Agricultura', which means 'About Farming'. Among the topics that Cato covered was composting.
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What is soil organisms is called?
compost
What is the microorganism called in compost heap?
bacteria
What is compost and how is produced?
Compost is the final product of decaying material. It is produced when organic material is piled and turned and then after a period of time it is broken down by bacteria and is then called compost
What is the meaning of compost?
There are two answers to this. 1st the readymade potting medium bought in bags is called potting compost. 2nd the waste vegetable material stacked and turned to rot and use on the garden is also called compost .Confusing.Eh!
What is the fertilizer that is made out of food scraps called?
Compost
What does it mean to be 'making compost'?
Turning out dark brown, rich organic matter through the breakdown of appropriate materials by appropriate levels of air, heat and moisture is what 'making compost' means. The process is called composting. The pertinent materials to be composted are called compostable materials. The end result is called compost.
What is a disadvantage of compost?
Light weight is a disadvantage of compost. Dark-colored, fresh-smelling, nutrient-rich organic material variously called compost or humus tends to be light in weight. It will scatter in the face of strong winds.
What is the difference between compost pile and compost pit?
A compost pile is compost in a pile or heap. a compost pit is compost in a pit or hole in the ground.
Can mushrooms have hairs amongst them from compost?
Yes, hairs can be amongst mushrooms from cultivation in compost. The hairs may be the delicate, filament-like, tiny roots called mycelium. They also may be mold since compost-grown mushrooms must not remain in compost longer than three weeks.
How do you spell compost?
Compost.
What is the meaning 'composting'?
There are two answers to this. 1st the readymade potting medium bought in bags is called potting compost. 2nd the waste vegetable material stacked and turned to rot and use on the garden is also called compost .Confusing.Eh!
What kinds of compost are offered at Cedar Grove?
Cedar Grove offers several kinds of compost. They sell landscape mulch, organic compost, compost with manure and compost mixed with sand. One can order the compost online.
