Growing at high temperatures, as in microorganisms that break down organic matter in a hot compost pile. Related Images:
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Organic
(1) Relating to, derived from, or involving the use of food produced with the use of feed or fertilizer of plant or animal origin without employment of synthetically formulated fertilizers, growth stimulants, antibiotics, or pesticides. (2) Being or composed of plant or animal matter. (3) A labeling term that refers to an agricultural product produced […]
Organic fertilizer
A natural fertilizer material that has undergone little or no processing. Can include plant, animal, and/or mineral materials. Related Images:
Organic matter
Any material originating from a living organism (peat moss, plant residue, compost, ground bark, manure, etc.). Related Images:
Living mulches
Any plant that is used to cover an area of soil and adds nutrients, enhances soil porosity, decreases weeds and prevents soil erosion. Related Images:
organic fertilizers
The main “organic fertilizers” are, in ranked order, peat, animal wastes, plant wastes from agriculture, and sewage sludge. In terms of volume, peat is the most widely used organic fertilizer. This immature form of coal confers no nutritional value to the plants, but improves the soil by aeration and absorbing water. Animal sources include the […]
Humus
Decomposing organic matter in the soil. Related Images: