Re: [compost_tea] Inclusion of clay in compost
Why more clay, because there are more positive ions
than the humus provides negative. This is a question.
--- soilfoodweb_at_aol.com wrote:
> Think about organic matter in compost. How could
> there not be adequate absorbing capacity of
cations just in the organic matter?
>
> Organic matter typically has a net negative charge,
> so it is perfect for
> absorbing cations. Why would clay be needed?
>
> During composting, humus will be produced, and humus
> has a much higher
> ability to absorb both positive and negative ions
> than any clay.
=====
Butch Ragland
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