Growers are turning to compost to increase soil and plant health.
Compost naturally supplies a significant amount of nutrient value to your soil and crops. Application is specific to each orchard but as an example, applying compost at 30-40m3 per hectare will supply most of the nutrients needed for your crop for the season.
Learn about the differences between mulch and compost and the functions of compost.
When considering applying compost at a commercial scale you'll want to know the following:
- Understand the type of application and the amount you should apply to get the most nutrients needed for the season.
- Find out the best time to apply compost.
- Learn how long it takes to break down and add nutrients to your soils.
- Learn about the impact of herbicides.
- Understand the difference between band spreading vs broad spreading
- Is turning the compost necessary?
- The reductions you can make in fertlisers.
- It might be a consideration to repurpose your orchard waste to create your own compost for spreading.
Find answers to the above questions here.