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Support for micro-organisms and soil food webs are reasons why water is necessary in compost. In the first case, the support is critical to produce dark-colored, fresh-smelling, nutrient-rich organic matter whereas in the second roots and underground organisms require adequate drainage, infiltration, and percolation in order for nutrients to be solubly accessible and available.
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Why is compost measured in liters?
The weight can vary because of water content. The volume does not change.
What sentence can you make with the word compost?
The compost smelled.
How do you make liquid fertilizer?
Compost tea is a homemade, liquid fertilizer.Specifically, this homemade fertilizer involves compost and water. The compost comes from the breaking down of carbon and nitrogen rich materials into dark brown, fresh smelling, nutrient rich particles. It benefits from dilution in water until the color and consistency are tealike. It acts to encourage intake by plant roots since the nutrients are in the preferred, dissolved form.
Is it necessary to subtract the water vapor pressure of water in the butane experiment?
yes it is necessary to subtract the water pressure
A sentence with the word compost?
My mom uses compost in her garden.
Why is it necessary to water a compost heap in dry weather and to turn it regularly?
composting organisms need heat and oxygen to break down the compost. If you don't turn the compost, anaerobic bacteria will take over and cause very bad smell.
What are the 5 materials necessary for a successful compost pile?
Five materials necessary for a successful compost pile are bokashi, earthworms, manure, natural soil and unpackaged food.
Why is it necessary to turn compost heap layers regularly and to water in dry weather?
Maintenance of proper aeration and moisture levels is the reason why it is necessary to turn compost heap layers regularly and to water in dry weather. Moisture prevents the death or decline in micro-organism populations and results in compost heaps or piles that are warm enough to support decomposition but not hot enough to burn. Oxygen promotes the breakdown of carbon- and nitrogen-rich recyclables into dark-colored, fresh-smelling, nutrient-rich organic matter called compost or humus.
Is a liter of compost the same as a liter of water?
No, compost is bulky and will have air-spaces. So less compost can be packed into the litre container. Water is a liquid and will fill the container completely, and will be heavier.
How does rainfall influence rate of decomposition?
Rain is necessary to help things rot. Compost piles need water to decompose plant matter and turn it into black gold.
What should be the ratio of compost to water in brewing?
One to three is the ratio of compost to water in brewing compost tea. The process requires unchlorinated water being added to a bucket that is one-third filled with finished compost. The compost will be strained for application as soil amendment, fertilizer or mulch while the watery residue will be diluted at the rate of 1 to 10 in unchlorinated water prefatory to pouring or spraying within four hours.
What do you have to have in compost?
Nitrogen, carbon, microbes and water.
Is turning over the content of a compost bin is necessary and a quicker process?
Turning is not necessary, but it does make the ingredients break down much, MUCH faster.
What does a plant need for optional growth?
sun water and compost
What do worms eat and drink?
They Drink water and eat compost
How do you make a compost hotbed?
You take a hose and spray water
Should you allow rain into compost bin?
Rain will not hurt a compost pile, unless it floods. In order for a compost pile to decompose and form compost, it is necessary to keep it from drying out. Rain will assist you in this activity.
