Soil Compost - Top Growth

Max Delivery Capacity: 12 yards per trip

Description:

Compost made from chicken litter and Miscanthus grass is a nutrient-rich organic amendment created by composting poultry waste (manure and bedding) with shredded Miscanthus, a fast-growing perennial grass often used for bioenergy and animal bedding.

• Chicken litter provides high levels of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and other micronutrients essential for plant growth.
• Miscanthus grass serves as a carbon-rich bulking agent, improving the compost's structure, aeration, and moisture balance during decomposition.

The resulting compost is dark, crumbly, and earthy-smelling, with a balanced carbon-to-nitrogen (C:N) ratio, making it suitable for various agricultural and horticultural uses.

Soil Amendment:

• Improves soil structure, tilth, and water retention.
• Boosts organic matter content, promoting microbial activity and nutrient cycling.
• Reduces soil compaction, especially in clay-heavy soils.

Fertilizer Substitute:

• Supplies slow-release nutrients, reducing reliance on synthetic fertilizers.
• Particularly beneficial for crops needing high nitrogen and phosphorus levels (e.g., corn, leafy greens).

Mulch and Top Dressing:

• Helps suppress weeds, conserve moisture, and moderate soil temperature.
• Can be used around trees, shrubs, and in garden beds.

Erosion Control:

• Applied on slopes or bare soil, it helps prevent erosion by improving soil cohesion and promoting vegetation growth.

Reclamation and Land Restoration:

• Effective in restoring depleted or disturbed lands (e.g., mining sites or construction zones) by rebuilding soil fertility.

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