Four thousand years ago the Egyptians were making compost tea which simply extracts nutrients from compost and puts it in a liquid form. This method is easier to apply to the soil and the plants. A ...

• The Master Composter and Recycler Program is sponsored by the Spokane County Regional Solid Waste System. Contact them through the Recycling Hotline at (509) 477-6800 or ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Some kinds of compost suppress soil-borne plant pathogens and although their exact mode of action is not yet clear, several mechanisms seem to ...

To evaluate the effect of partial root zone drying in combination with compost tea on growth, morpho-physiological traits, yield and quality attributes of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill), a ...

Cattle stomachs left over from the meat processing industry can be used as a “compost tea” to improve soil health. A CQUniversity researcher tested a compost tea based on cattle stomachs, including ...

Many people start composting for practical reasons. Home composting your leaves, grass clippings, garden waste and food scraps reduces the amount of garbage you generate. Plus, compost is essential ...

Making and using compost to improve soil health has become a central part of the route Ken Hill Farm & Estate is taking to transition to an organic farm. Farm manager Nick Padwick took over management ...