Soul of The Soil, The ~ by Gershuny, Grace & Smillie, Joseph
A Guide to Ecological Soil Management.
Explains how soil organisms supply plants with the necessary nutrients at the right time, in the right form, and in the right amount.
The goal of ecological soil management is to enhance conditions for the billions of microbes found in every gram of healthy soil, without reliance on purchased inputs.
Includes: organic matter management; building & maintaining humus; on-farm composting; green manures & rotations; cultivation & weed control; nutrient balances & soil testing; using mineral fertilisers; and planning for organic certification.
Softcover, 174 pages
388 grams