2. Compost
• Compost is a mixture of decayed organic materials decomposed by
microorganisms in a warm, moist and aerobic environment releasing
nutrients into readily available forms for plant with involve of humans
3. Site Selection for Compost Production
Raw materials should be available
Water should be available
Should not be in the close vicinity to drinking water well
Should not be close to the home
Should be well drained soil
Should be clean site
Should be shaded area
11. Benefits of using compost
• Increase yield
• Improves overall soil fertility
• Provides humus or organic matter
• Provides vitamins, hormones and plant enzymes which are not supplied by chemical
fertilizers
• Acts as buffer to changes in soil pH
• Compost is free from pathogenic organisms, weeds and other unwanted seeds
• Nutrients are readily available
• Easy to apply when compared to other organic manures