Organic Farm and Handling/processing Certification Standards and Administrative Procedures: Appendices V-XNortheast Organic Farming Assoc. of New York, Incorporated, Organic Certification Program, 1999 - Natural foods |
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( 2 ) Organic greenhouse production relies on sensitive management to use the natural laws in orchestrating all the factors of light , heat , moisture , air , and nutrition toward optimal natural plant development .
( 2 ) Organic greenhouse production relies on sensitive management to use the natural laws in orchestrating all the factors of light , heat , moisture , air , and nutrition toward optimal natural plant development .
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The factors of air , light , heat , and moisture need a " just right " balance . The grower's presence 3 times daily ( early morning , noon , and late afternoon ) verifies the orchestra . Air should be gently circulating at all times ...
The factors of air , light , heat , and moisture need a " just right " balance . The grower's presence 3 times daily ( early morning , noon , and late afternoon ) verifies the orchestra . Air should be gently circulating at all times ...
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Moisture in the pile should be 40 - 60 % -- moist , as a damp sponge , and yield no water when squeezed . Again , too much moisture will decrease activity and slow the process . Compost should be monitored by temperature and smell .
Moisture in the pile should be 40 - 60 % -- moist , as a damp sponge , and yield no water when squeezed . Again , too much moisture will decrease activity and slow the process . Compost should be monitored by temperature and smell .
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| Title | Organic Farm and Handling/processing Certification Standards and Administrative Procedures: Appendices V-X Volume 2 of Organic Farm and Handling/processing Certification Standards and Administrative Procedures: 1999, Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York. Organic Farm Certification Program |
| Author | Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York. Organic Farm Certification Program |
| Publisher | Northeast Organic Farming Assoc. of New York, Incorporated, Organic Certification Program, 1999 |
| Original from | Cornell University |
| Digitized | 3 Sep 2009 |
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