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3 Secrets to Alive Organic Soil

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3 Secrets to Alive Organic Soil

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

Step One : Organic Produce Starts with Organic Soil

Soil Testing

Step Two : Adding Organic Matter to the Soil

Soil Amendments for Tilth

Peat/Sphagnum Moss

Compost

Compost Using Yard Waste

Compost Using Kitchen Waste

Building a Compost Pile

Using Manure as an Amendment

Other Amendments

Step Three: Soil Amendments for Fertilization

Blood Meal and Bone Meal

Fish Emulsion

Seaweed

Compost Tea

Rock Powders

Conclusion

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Introduction

What Is Organic Soil and Why Do You Want It?

Go organic.

That’s what you’ve heard over and over again for years. Organic produce and

products used to be found only in specialty shops and farm stands. Now,

mainstream groceries are building organic sections into their stores because of

heightened demand.

What is “organic”? There’s organic chemistry (the chemistry of carbon

compounds), letting thoughts and words flow organically (letting a story take its

own path at its own time), and organic gardening.

The word organic in gardening and growing means a system of gardening that

uses fertilizers and mulches made solely from animal and/or vegetable matter.

No chemicals, no pesticides, nothing synthetic. This type of food production is

based on maintaining and replenishing soil fertility – the ultimate recycling effort –

leading to healthier plants, produce and people!

And organic foods use minimal processing to preserve the integrity of the food

you eat.

But what can you do as a home gardener to produce organic vegetables and

fruits to feed your family the freshest and purest ingredients?

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Easy. Start at ground level.

Organic Produce Starts with Organic Soil

Just as your digestive tract controls 80% of your immune system, good organic

soil determines the quality of your fruits and vegetables.

Let’s start with soil structure. Soil is more than just dirt. Its structure is a big

influence on how the soil performs in terms of drainage, water retention, and

nutrient absorption.

Good soil is a blend of …

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Clay for water retention -- While you want some clay in your soil, too

much will keep water from draining properly which causes root rot. Too

much clay will prevent plants from growing and all you’ll end up with are

some nice terra cotta clumps you could use for pottery

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Organic material for good nutrition -- Soil shouldn’t be made up of

mostly organic material because there isn’t enough substance to root the

plants or hold water in the root system. Plants need a strong foundation

and providing just organic matter without some clay or sand is like a home

built on quicksand, and

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Sand to wick excess water away – Too much sand in your soil causes

the water you use to drain away too rapidly. Sandy soil doesn’t produce

nutritious fruit or vegetables because of the lack of nutrients and wastes

water, one of your most precious resources

Soil Testing: The First Step in Your New Organic Garden

It’s easy to determine what kind of soil you have.

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