manure
11/02/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Manure-based fertilizers are ideal alternatives to conventional varieties, according to a study
A seven-year-long study conducted by Spanish researchers in a farm under the Mediterranean sun has concluded its comparison of natural and synthetic fertilizers. The researchers reported that manure-based fertilizer greatly improved the crop yield, both on its own and when added to chemical fertilizer. The goal of the Universitat de Lleida (UDL) research team was […]
10/09/2018
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By Ellaine Castillo
For the organic farmer: Cattle manure is best for crop growth
A study, published in Horticultural Science, compared the effects of different organic treatments on the growth of the Chinese cabbage (Brassica campestris L. var. pekinensis Lour [Olson]). They considered treatments such as the type of organic fertilizer, location, and the cabbage hybrid used. Growth was estimated using the following parameters: yield, plant height, and cabbage head […]
09/14/2018
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By Ellaine Castillo
The impact of different manure types in Chinese cabbage growth
Researchers show that differences in manure used, location, and hybrid affect the growth of Chinese cabbage (Brassica campestris L. var. pekinensis Lour (Olson)). This study, which was published in Horticultural Science, compared the effectiveness of various organic treatments on Chinese cabbage growth, yield and quality of the final product. The different organic treatments included organic fertilization, two […]
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