soil conditioner


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Noun1.soil conditioner - a chemical substance used to improve the structure of the soil and increase its porosity; "gypsum can be used as a soil conditioner"
chemical, chemical substance - material produced by or used in a reaction involving changes in atoms or molecules
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He cited a public elementary school in Negros Oriental with 300 students that earn PHP67,500 from their vegetable sales utilizing compost as soil conditioner. The school also earned PHP1,500 for sales of recyclable materials with zero investment
Inclination of the consumers towards adaptation of various soil conditioner to boost quality crop production is driving the market of Soil Conditioners in this region.
Sand is then dug out with a loader and spread on the land as a manure and soil conditioner.
RECYCLING garden waste into a free soil conditioner or mulch is a top trick performed by smart gardeners.
Spent mushroom compost This is generally cheaper than other composts and is often used as a soil conditioner or to mulch a bed.
Beliyaproduct is an organic soil conditioner and an environment friendly product which not only enhances soil fertility but also helps in maintaining its productivity and organic structure.
ANIMAL MANURE ANIMAL manure is a fantastic soil conditioner, but it must be well rotted before adding to the soil, or the concentration of nitrogen will scorch young plants.
Humus is an organic material that is found in the soil of any agricultural land which has the capacity to serve as a soil conditioner. The recent trends in the modern agriculture includes usage of humus concentrate, which consists of natural and organic compounds that are obtained from the soil.
Ombudsman prosecutors accused Jikiri and three others of paying P3.25 million to Rim Allied Merchandise for 4,643 bottles of Exquisite BD fertilizer and soil conditioner despite the lack of public bidding.
The charges, filed recently with the Sandiganbayan, stemmed from the procurement of soil conditioner and organic fertilizer worth P3.25 million in 2004.
Meanwhile, the soil should be improved with the application of biochar like carbonized rice hull or soil conditioner and pH enhancer like Green Cal which contains calcium sulphate dihydrate, calcium and sulfur.