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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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 ...
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 ...
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Legumes such as clover support symbiotic bacteria on their roots which fix ( convert ) atmospheric nitrogen into a form that plants can use . Many cover crops can extract nutrients from insoluble minerals , making them available for ...
Legumes such as clover support symbiotic bacteria on their roots which fix ( convert ) atmospheric nitrogen into a form that plants can use . Many cover crops can extract nutrients from insoluble minerals , making them available for ...
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4 When to plant : best and second - best planting times for south coastal New England ; make adjustments for location . When planting winter annuals north of their hardiness zone , they can be ...
4 When to plant : best and second - best planting times for south coastal New England ; make adjustments for location . When planting winter annuals north of their hardiness zone , they can be ...
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