Organic Farm and Handling/processing Certification Standards and Administrative Procedures: Appendices VI-XNortheast Organic Farming Assoc. of New York, Incorporated, Organic Certification Program, 2001 - Natural foods |
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Compostable materials may be separated into categories based on their carbon to nitrogen ratios , ( C / N ratio ) . Nitrogen is a principle constituent of the compounds that comprise humus ( as it is of air and protein ) .
Compostable materials may be separated into categories based on their carbon to nitrogen ratios , ( C / N ratio ) . Nitrogen is a principle constituent of the compounds that comprise humus ( as it is of air and protein ) .
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Or it might mean too much carbon , or anything else ! As simple as this process is , it's as complex as all life . Experience is the teacher . The size and shape of the pile are also factors as the surface area in windrows larger than 5 ...
Or it might mean too much carbon , or anything else ! As simple as this process is , it's as complex as all life . Experience is the teacher . The size and shape of the pile are also factors as the surface area in windrows larger than 5 ...
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Or , alternatively , you might want to add a little table sugar ( 1 T./gal ) which will help the liquid stick and add a little absorbable carbon . An exception might be the condition of your water : too hard or too soft so that they ...
Or , alternatively , you might want to add a little table sugar ( 1 T./gal ) which will help the liquid stick and add a little absorbable carbon . An exception might be the condition of your water : too hard or too soft so that they ...
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