Compost Application in Orchards with Sat Darshan Khalsa

Compost is a difficult soil amendment to understand. Its nutritional value varies depending on the source, and the nitrogen contributions vary widely. To top it off, there has been very little research examining its benefits when surface applying it to the tree rows. Sat Darshan Khalsa is hoping to change this. In today’s episode, he shares some of what he’s learned, such as the fate of applied compost, the nitrogen contribution, and effects on soil properties.

Thank you to the Almond, Pistachio, Prune, and Walnut Boards of California for their kind donations. Thank you to Muriel Gordon for the music.

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