How is organic compost beneficial for your plants?

Organic compost is very popular for its contribution to the growth of plants. Among the various benefits, adding and retaining the nutrients, balancing soil density, and preventing weeds, pests and diseases are the prominent ones. Let us discuss the benefits of organic compost for your plants.

 Enrich Soil:

The soil gets enriched with organic compost and gets huge strength to hold on to the roots of the plants. It delivers the required nutrients to the plants through phosphorus, potassium, and nitrogen. Though the nutrient found in compost is not as high as the fertilizers, the nutrient can be beneficial if it can be applied in sufficient quantity.

 Balance of soil density:

Compost can help in plant growth by balancing the density of the soil. It helps in loosening the soil where the soil remains tight and helps in tightening where the soil is loose. If compost tea is applied to the soil structure, it can improve the soil density.

 Prevents Diseases And Pests:

Compost can help in preventing diseases and pests. When applied to the soil, the nutrient level gets balanced, and therefore the plants get immuned from pests and insects.

 Ph Balance:

The compost balances the pH of the soil. It is the measure of alkalinity or acidity. The pH of the soil is required to be 7 on an average which shows neutrality. Most of the compost generally possesses a Ph between the ranges of 6 and 8. As different plants require different nutrient levels, the compost can also be applied to the soil accordingly. The plant’s potting mix can therefore be done according to the ph balance requirements.

 Conclusion:

The plant can absorb the micronutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium through the compost of the soil. This method is cost-effective and environment-friendly. It saves the labor of recycling the food waste to pesticides and fertilizers and can directly be applied to the soil as compost.

Our products at Purple Cow Organics are finely formulated to nourish soil while reintroducing, encouraging, and supporting microbes that make soil productive.

Originally posted at https://purplecoworganics.blogspot.com/2022/05/how-is-organic-compost-beneficial-for.html