What Is Compost?

From Green Solutions AS website:

Compost is the product resulting from the controlled biological decomposition of organic material; a stable, humus-like product resulting from the biological decomposition of organic matter under controlled conditions which has a positive effect on plant growth.

Composting refers to the biological degradation process of organic matter. It is a thermophilic process that relies on high temperatures to meet pathogen reduction standards. The waste product from the Bionova process – the compost – is the result of such a controlled biological decomposition of organic material at high temperature.

Compost is beneficial for more than its "fertilizing" capacity. It is highly regarded as a soil amendment because it confers many physical benefits to soil.

The benefits of compost include:

• Higher humus content in the soil
• Increases Earth's water storage capacity
• Ensures good aeration of the soil
• Provide nutrients and micronutrients to the soil
• Increase the plants ability to absorb nutrients
• Stabilize the soils pH and prevent acidification
• Prevent plant diseases
• Plant nutrients are returned to the earth’s natural cycle.