--answer--NPN & the Calcium connection--question

Hi Chiron,

Your question: ML, i was just thinking this AM about compost. I have some really nice-looking and smelling compost--but for certian it's got some low-brix stuff in it. If we compost low-brix produce, then i guess we have the same problem when it comes to planting time...


i am currently planting and wonder if there is an easy way to tell how acidic my compost might be. I am adding it to some fairly average potting soil that includes some alfalfa pellets. Also, I have some azomite--and of course the CH, BSM etc. I am thinking the compost is more likely to be quite alkaline, but hmm. Is there some easy way for me to find out more, without purchasing anything?

thanx
Chiron

Answer: 1st of all do not add Calcium Hydroxide as your source of calcium to the compost or soil as it is too Powerful !

For soil application one needs to add ag lime if one wants to add any Calcium ! In most soils the Calcitic or High Calcium limestone is what I suggest to add.

The purpose of Bacteria is to Digest plant matter and in the process Create Organic Acids, which are needed to react against the Alkaline Minerals present to Cause their Release of Electro-magnetic Energy !

Thus the compost should contain Organic Acids !

You may determine this to some degree by taking a measured volumne and adding equal amount of distilled water and checking the pH of the water? Check the pH of the water 1st and divide the difference?

Smile Tis your choice.