DATA SHEET "GOD'S GIFT TO GARDENS"
1.1 DEFINITION
MATURE COMPOST Organic materials that have undergone controlled microbiological transformation under aerobic and thermophilic conditions and which have obtained an advanced stage of decomposition to comply with Table 1.
1.2 MATERIALS USED IN PRODUCTION
Gods Gift to Gardens is produced from recycled mushroom compost and animal manure. A unique thermophilic composting system "copies" nature by utilising natural, friendly microbes, fungi and bacteria to process the raw material into the finished product.
1.3 A TYPICAL APPROXIMATE CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
| Element | Range % | ||
| Nitrogen | 1.6 -> 1.9 | ||
| Phosphorus | 0.8 -> 0.9 | ||
| Potassium | 0.8 -> 1.2 | ||
| Sulphur | 0.7 | ||
| Calcium | 6 | ||
| Iron | 0.4 -> 0.5 | ||
| Trace elements (ppm) | |||
| Copper | 100 -> 200 | ||
| Zinc | 700 -> 900 | ||
| Manganese | 300 | ||
| Magnesium | 300 | ||
| Boron | 40 | ||
1.4 PRODUCTION METHODS
Windrow-turned
pile.
Mixing by compost turner, based on temperature and CO2 levels.
Pasteurising temperatures of 55 degrees + Centigrade are achieved for at least
3 consecutive days.
Moisture content 45-65%, during production.
Duration of process is approx 12 weeks.
1.5 PROPERTIES
Odourless
pH Neutral
Non Leaching (nutrients insoluble until accessed)
Free of plant propagules
Balanced nutritionally
Soil building, high count of beneficial soil microbes
Water retentive
Pathogen free.
1.6 APPLICATIONS
Germination
- plant directly into mix.
Potting - either pot directly into as potting mix or blend 50/50 with
potting mix.
Soil conditioning - incorporate at least 5 litres per square metre
into soil.
Top dressing - apply at least 5cm thick in root zone, apply mulch.
Planting - blend into garden bed and around plant roots.
Storage - store in shade, keep moist.
PHYSICAL
AND CHEMICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPOSTS
Table 1.
| Characteristic and Unit of measurement | Soil conditioners composted | |
| pH | 5.0-7.5 |
Complies
with the Australian Standard 4454 for compost.
Certified Organic by NASAA. License number 6241M
