General information Compost is a product resulting from the controlled biological decomposition of chicken manure with litter. It has a nutrient value in the range of 1% nitrogen, 3% phosphorus, 1.5% potassium plus a large number of micronutrients including boron, iron, calcium, magnesium, sulphur, etc. Uses/ Benefits ● As seedbed growing medium to increase growth of plants. ● Improve soil texture, water retention, soil aeration and buffer the soil pH. ● Replenish soil organic matter making the soil more naturally productive. ● Necessary for placing in tree planting holes e.g. banana, citrus, ornamental plants etc. Application Guidelines Compost must be incorporated in the top 5cm soil at application time, except for lawn application. Vegetables ● Apply ½ kg compost per meter square at planting. ● One handful compost (100gms) per meter square at 30 days and at 60 days. Lawns Apply ½ kg compost per meter square at any time of the year to improve the
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