PRODUCT:
Nature's
Choice is an industrial concentration of enzymes and natural
microorganisms specifically blended for converting all the
principle organic constituents found in compost piles into
rich humus. It breaks the chemical bonds in the organic
matter to recycle natural minerals and nutrients back into
the soil.
Nature's Choice is fortified with trace minerals and a slow
release oxygen ingredient for greater aerobic activity. It
was developed for professional gardening operators but is
now being used by the serious amateurs. Trace minerals
includes:
*Iron - key element for chlorophyll production
*Manganese - absorbs carbon dioxide in photosynthesis
*Zinc - accelerates early growth
*Copper - essential elements for plant reproduction
*Molybdenum - reducing agent used in photosynthesis
*Sulfur - for production of chlorophyll
*Calcium - regulating soil acidity
PURPOSE:
All plants require moisture, light air and a healthy
soil for nutrients and physical support. A plant generally
starts as a seed, an embryo that lives in a dormant state
surrounded by food inside a hard shell. This seed will
remain dormant until temperature and moisture conditions are
right for germination. As the seed germinates and breaks
through the soil it begins to manufacture food by the
process of photosyntheses. During photosyntheses simple
gases, water and nutrients are converted into complex plant
food.
A healthy, productive soil must have substantial amounts of
organic matter, compost, rich humus. The inorganic soil
particles and humus are combined to form a soil aggregate.
One can think of the rich humus as a binding agent and
stabilizer. It holds soil particles together and also
provides a spongy texture to keep the soil from packing
together to tightly. The air, water and nutrients penetrate
and flow freely within the soil structure. The humus
supports microorganisms that work constantly to improve the
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texture. A soil with a high
organic content is always more productive than one low in
organic matter. Compacted soil can not supply an adequate
flow of the necessary moisture and nutrients. The simples,
least expensive way to reduce soil compaction is the use of
organic mulch, compost.
APPLICATION RATES:
Compost consist largely of decayed organic matter from lawn
clippings, animal manure, leaves, garden refuse, sawdust,
food scraps, fertilizer and some phosphate rock. These
materials should be placed in alternate layer, 15cm of plant
residues, 8cm of soil and a sprinkling of fertilizer and
phosphate rock. 227 grams of phosphate per 454 grams of
fertilizer will maintain a favorable pH for the
microorganism that decay the residues. Phosphate is very
beneficial it combines with the soluble nitrogen, holding it
into the pile and the action of the pile makes the phosphate
more available.
Nature's Choice should be mixed thoroughly with the organic
waste and sprinkled lightly over each layer as it is added.
Organic materials are frequently collected in bins, piles or
rows for composting. The compost pile should be
straight-sided, located preferable in a damp, shady place
and kept moist but not saturated enough to leach soluble
nutrients. Hose down dry materials when constructing the
pile and check moisture content frequently.
To compost in piles or bins start with 1150 liters of
organic material (ten 115 liter, full trash bags). Moisten
the material with water to the consistency of a squeezed out
sponge. For every 1150 liters, pre-mix 236ml (8 oz.) of
Nature's Choice in 4 liters of water. Blend the pre-mixed
liquid into the moistened material. The rate of decay may be
accelerated by turning and mixing the pile.
Organic matter can be composted into humus before disking it
into the soil. If, however, organic materials are plowed
into the soil prior to degradation Nature's ChoiceÔ can be
broadcast over the materials before plowing.
DIRECT GARDEN APPLICATION:
Broadcast 454 grams of Nature's Choice over 907 kg of
organic material and plow directly into the garden soil.
Moisten the dry soil after plowing to accelerate compost
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