How is organic compost beneficial for your plants?
Organic compost is very popular for
its contribution to the growth of plants. Among the various benefits, adding
and retaining the nutrients, balancing soil density, and preventing weeds,
pests and diseases are the prominent ones. Let us discuss the benefits of
organic compost for your plants.
The soil gets enriched with organic compost and gets huge
strength to hold on to the roots of the plants. It delivers the required
nutrients to the plants through phosphorus, potassium, and nitrogen. Though the
nutrient found in compost is not as high as the fertilizers, the nutrient can
be beneficial if it can be applied in sufficient quantity.
Compost can help in plant growth by balancing the density of the
soil. It helps in loosening the soil where the soil remains tight and helps in
tightening where the soil is loose. If compost tea is applied to the soil structure, it can improve the soil density.
Compost can help in preventing diseases and pests. When applied
to the soil, the nutrient level gets balanced, and therefore the plants get
immuned from pests and insects.
The compost balances the pH of the soil. It is the measure of
alkalinity or acidity. The pH of the soil is required to be 7 on an average
which shows neutrality. Most of the compost generally possesses a Ph between
the ranges of 6 and 8. As different plants require different nutrient levels,
the compost can also be applied to the soil accordingly. The plant's potting mix can therefore be done
according to the ph balance requirements.
The plant can absorb the micronutrients like nitrogen,
phosphorus, and potassium through the compost of the soil. This method is
cost-effective and environment-friendly. It saves the labor of recycling the
food waste to pesticides and fertilizers and can directly be applied to the
soil as compost.
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