Agricultural Use of Co-Compost in Kenya
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Mix 1/4 co-compost and 3/4 soil and fill
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Mix 1/3 compost and 2/3 soil. Other possibility: 1/3 co-compost, 1/3 soil and 1/3
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Lay a layer of 1cm of co-compost (2kg/m2) around the trunk and cover with straw
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On the top soil with light combing to mix the co-compost with soil
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Between each row of vegetable, before mulching on top
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In the planting hole with a thin layer of soil to avoid direct contact of
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High nutritional requirements
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As soil conditioner
Mix the co-compost with the soil at a depth of 10 cm
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This project in Kenya explores the benefits of using co-compost as a key element in agricultural practices. Learn how to utilize co-compost for planting trees, shrubs, and bushes, as well as for flower pots and repotting. Discover effective techniques for using co-compost as a fertilizer for different types of plants and as a soil conditioner. Find out the recommended dosage of co-compost based on the nutritional requirements of various crops. Enhance your understanding of sustainable agricultural methods with co-compost usage in Kenya.
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UBSUP - DTF project - KENYA Agricultural use of co-compost 2/16/2025 1
As base for planting Trees, shrubs and bushes: Mix 1/4 co-compost and 3/4 soil and fill the planting holes with that mix 2/16/2025 3
As base for planting Flower pots and repotting: Mix 1/3 compost and 2/3 soil. Other possibility: 1/3 co-compost, 1/3 soil and 1/3 sand 2/16/2025 4
As fertilizer Fruit trees and ornamental trees: Lay a layer of 1cm of co-compost (2kg/m2) around the trunk and cover with straw or other mulching material 2/16/2025 5
As fertilizer Fruits and vegetables: Can be applied in three different ways: On the top soil with light combing to mix the co-compost with soil Between each row of vegetable, before mulching on top In the planting hole with a thin layer of soil to avoid direct contact of the co-compost with the seeds 2/16/2025 6
As fertilizer Dosage upon culture type Tomatoes, pepper, lettuce, courgette, potatoes, corn: High nutritional requirements 4 kg/m2/an Beans, carrots, spinach, beetroot, peas : Medium nutritional requirements 2 kg/m2/an Cabbage, garlic, onion, herbs : Low nutritional requirements 0.5 kg/m2/an 2/16/2025 7
As soil conditioner Mix the co-compost with the soil at a depth of 10 cm Light soils or sandy soils: 12 kg/m2 every 5 years Heavy soils: 6 kg/m2 every 3 years 2/16/2025 8
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