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Growing media – Properties, benefits and usage

Cropaia

It is also used as a soil amendment to improve texture and moisture retention. Peat Moss Peat moss is an organic material harvested from peat bogs, known for its lightweight and high water retention capabilities. Vermiculite holds moisture and nutrients well, reducing the frequency of watering and fertilization.

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Guide to Potato Cultivation: From Planting to Harvest

Cropaia

Success in potato production hinges on informed practices in soil management, nutrient application, and integrated pest and disease control. Planting and Harvesting Potatoes are typically planted in spring once soil temperatures reach 10°C (50°F), a benchmark for promoting uniform sprouting and robust early growth.

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To Reverse a Troubling Trend, Farmers Are Adding Rocks to Their Fields

Modern Farmer

Pre-cultivation, the region owed the healthy pH of its soils to the lucky coincidence of sitting atop a volcanic bed. However, the topsoil is powerless to counteract the acidifying effect of ammonia-based fertilizers. Rauch was worried about seeding, soil compaction and whether he’d end up with one giant gravel pile.

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Addressing Compaction During the Regenerative Transition: Part 1

UnderstandingAg

Soil compaction is the most common problem that I have encountered on farms as I travel across the Midwest. It is so prevalent that it’s easy to forget that compaction is a symptom , not an inherent property of soil. Soil aggregates are the building blocks of healthy soil.

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