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Soil fertility is the ability of soil to sustain plant growth and optimize crop yield. This can be enhanced through organic ... Soil fertility can be further improved by incorporating cover crops that ...
Plants use minerals from the soil to build the complex molecules they need to survive and grow. Poor plant growth may be due to a deficiency in one or more minerals.
Its main purpose is to improve soil fertility, structure and overall plant health to ensure growth. 1. Organic Matter: Good compost should include materials, like food scraps, garden waste and ...
“Soil structure, water retention and availability, microbial activity, pH balance, and nutrient availability, all tie back to soil quality,” she says. “Good soil quality helps promote healthy plant ...