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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Carbon is the energy source for the metabolic process that converts raw organic
material into humus . Experience in research broadly agrees that the ratios in the
range of thirty - fifty parts of available carbon to one part of available nitrogen ( C
...
Carbon is the energy source for the metabolic process that converts raw organic
material into humus . Experience in research broadly agrees that the ratios in the
range of thirty - fifty parts of available carbon to one part of available nitrogen ( C
...
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Visit the source , ask gentle but penetrating questions , study the operation so
that you will know which toxic practices might be expected or possible . Even in
the case of very desirable feedstocks such as cow manure it is very advisable to ...
Visit the source , ask gentle but penetrating questions , study the operation so
that you will know which toxic practices might be expected or possible . Even in
the case of very desirable feedstocks such as cow manure it is very advisable to ...
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If your mixture contains phosphorus sources - say from seaweed or fish emulsion
- this may do the trick . Orthophosphoric acid is acceptable as a limited foliar fed
phosphorus source and may adequately buffer your solution . Vinegar may also ...
If your mixture contains phosphorus sources - say from seaweed or fish emulsion
- this may do the trick . Orthophosphoric acid is acceptable as a limited foliar fed
phosphorus source and may adequately buffer your solution . Vinegar may also ...
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