Re: [compost_tea] Inclusion of clay in compost

From: butch ragland <wilddog_202_at_yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2005 13:35:40 -0800 (PST)
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.


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