It’s amazing what extra organic matter (OM) can do to most types of soil, from sandy to clay. OM feeds the soil organisms, which then exude materials that aggregate soil. Soil with more OM also absorbs more water, which drought proofs the soil. The benefits are endless.
But just like everything, you can’t add too much OM. If you get over 30% OM, then the soil starts interfering with nutrient uptake. There is such a thing as too much.
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Very interesting. I did not know that had that much impact!
It’s amazing what extra organic matter (OM) can do to most types of soil, from sandy to clay. OM feeds the soil organisms, which then exude materials that aggregate soil. Soil with more OM also absorbs more water, which drought proofs the soil. The benefits are endless.
But just like everything, you can’t add too much OM. If you get over 30% OM, then the soil starts interfering with nutrient uptake. There is such a thing as too much.