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  • From: Robyn Francis <erda@nor.com.au>
  • To: "rkelly@bigfoot.com, permaculture" <permaculture@lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: Re: [permaculture] composting question
  • Date: Wed, 27 Dec 2006 03:23:37 +1100

On 26/12/06 3:04 PM, "Rob Kelly" <marshall_mush@yahoo.com> wrote:

> I work with a small, local, organic farm and CSA
> in Connecticut and we have recently begun a
> composting operation that feels big. Throughout
> autumn we accepted enough leaves to make 4
> windrows, each (before settling) perhaps 6 feet
> high, 6' wide and 120' long. We also accepted
> and turned in horse manure and some chicken
> manure, along with stable dressings from a few
> local farms. They are cooking nicely so far.
>
> Now for the questions:
>
> 1) We are concerned the product will be too
> acidic, because it is heavily leaves. Any
> suggested permaculture approaches to increasing
> pH?

Humus is generally around neutral pH 6.5-7. You should find the pH
moderating during the composting process. The best thing to do is monitor
the pH. There's kits available with indicator fluid and powder and colour
chart, cost around $25 here in Australia and do up to 800 tests.

Robyn






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