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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. It seems like a paradox to
make the ...
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. It seems like a paradox to
make the ...
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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, to discourage fungi,
sucking ...
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, to discourage fungi,
sucking ...
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COMPOST BASICS temperature rise immediately. 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 ...
COMPOST BASICS temperature rise immediately. 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 ...
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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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