What is effective organic matter?

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Organic matter is a well-known part of organic fertilizers and an important nutrient for the soil. Besides organic matter there is also effective organic matter (EOM). What is effective organic matter and how does it differ from “regular” organic matter? Why is effective organic matter measured in the soil? What does the effective organic matter […]

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Trace elements; the micro nutrients in organic fertilizers (part 4)

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In the series of nutrients in organic fertilizers we are reaching part 4. In this part we outline trace elements, also called micro nutrients. What are trace elements? What is the function in organic fertilizers? How do trace elements function in the soil? Last but not least, what do they do for both soil and […]

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Organic matter; one of the nutrients in organic fertilizers (part 1)

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Organic fertilizers consist of various types of nutrients. Each of them with their own added value for the soil and the crop or plant growing on it. In a series of five articles we will outline the different nutrients in organic fertilizers. We will explain what they mean for the soil and the plant. In […]

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