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Peat moss is sterile , provides no nutrients to the plant , and is simply a
conditioner for the root- zone . Organic growers need to look for a more benign
alternative . If you are one of us peat - addicted growers , don't panic : peat -
based mixes ...
Peat moss is sterile , provides no nutrients to the plant , and is simply a
conditioner for the root- zone . Organic growers need to look for a more benign
alternative . If you are one of us peat - addicted growers , don't panic : peat -
based mixes ...
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Plants growing in soil receive nutrients from the humus complex by the
interaction of their roots with the community of soil organisms . Compost is a
stable , humus building material that replaces organic matter lost to oxidation and
mineral ...
Plants growing in soil receive nutrients from the humus complex by the
interaction of their roots with the community of soil organisms . Compost is a
stable , humus building material that replaces organic matter lost to oxidation and
mineral ...
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Growing cover crops during seasons in which the land would otherwise be idle
protects the soil from water and wind erosion , reduces the loss of nutrients
through leaching and runoff , adds organic matter and suppresses weeds .
Legumes ...
Growing cover crops during seasons in which the land would otherwise be idle
protects the soil from water and wind erosion , reduces the loss of nutrients
through leaching and runoff , adds organic matter and suppresses weeds .
Legumes ...
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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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