Using this Gardeners Black Gold
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Using this Gardeners Black Gold
Brian JervisTulsa County Extension Educator
Oklahoma State University
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Is it ready yet?Ready to use when:
Temps within pile begin to cool and remain steady even after turning pile
Dark color and earthy smellYou just know!Get it in the ground!
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Benefits of Compost Soil Amendment
Composts (Organic Matter) Builds Soil Structure
Improve drainage
Water holding capacity
Retain nutrients better
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Benefits of CompostSoil AmendmentAmount
50 to 100 Lbs per 100 Square2 to 6 inches
Incorporate in soilAs deep as the plant roots, usually 6 inches
Adding Organic Matter Helps break up the clay soils
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Benefits of Compost Soil Amendment
Add NutrientsNitrogen
Phosphorus
Potassium
Micronutrients Manganese, Copper, Iron and Zinc
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Benefits of Compost
Feeds and supports living things in the soil
Living soil that contains beneficial organisms tends to be more productive
Diverts organic waste
Exercise
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Benefits of CompostMulch
Best single item to use in your landscape
Conserves Moisture
Maintains Temperatures
Weed Control
Physical Protection
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No Weeds = Faster Growth and Bigger TreesKeep a five foot diameter
circle free of grass and weeds.
Grass control most importantHerbicides
SETHOXYDIM Poast (Hi-Yield)
FUSILADE Grass-B-Gon (Ortho) Over-The-Top Grass and
Weed Killer (ferti•lome) GLYPHOSATE
Roundup (Monsanto) Killzall (ferti•lome)
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OSU Soil TestingRoutine Soil Tests are $10.00
N, P, K and pH
We can also test for Micro and Secondary Nutrients
Soil Organic Matter, Texture and Salinity
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OSU Soil Testing10 to 14 day turn-a-round
Samples need to be somewhat dry, free of sticks and rocks
15-20 mini samples per area
Bring us a pint
We mail the results
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Be AwareUsing “unfinished” compost could use up
available nutrients from the plant
Too Many Nutrients
Too Much Salt
Lawns treated with herbicide Know what was applied and whenRead the Label
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Questions?