IT IS A NATURAL PRODUCT WITH VERY IMPORTANT PROPERTIES
For next August there will be a new batch of Compost (Mulch), produced in the new facilities of the Cooperative and from a mixture of cattle and sheep manure, as well as alpeorujo and leaves from the Almazara. This item has a maturity of 1 year, period in which the necessary turning and watering have been carried out to control the fermentation process until a stable and mature product is produced.
This natural product has very important properties in terms of fertilization and soil improvement., providing a large amount of stable nutrients along with high percentages of organic matter.
Analyzed this composition, We can conclude that the contributions of nutrients with this fertilizer are in many cases cheaper than using any conventional fertilizer since, although starting the doses per hectare or plant are higher, its lower acquisition cost makes up for it.
For the conventional olive grove it is recommended to apply this fertilizer in the fall, before the first waters, at the rate of 1.500-2.000 kg / ha (media 150 feet / ha) of compost distributed in the olive ring according to the nutritional status of the crop. It would be complemented in the spring with some foliar fertilizer taking advantage of the copper treatment. This is how we get a better use of the fertilizers, allowing to reduce the doses of these and lower the cost of fertilization.
On the other hand, It is highly recommended to use compost in new plantations, applying it during the preparation of the land or in the hole itself where the seedling will be located, because this way the rooting is favored. In organic olive grove, where inorganic fertilizers cannot be applied, its use is if possible more justified being the doses to be 0,5-1 kg of compost for each kg of olive produced, applying it mainly in the olive grove and complementing it with a foliar application in the spring. Due to its high phosphorus content, these fertilizers are highly recommended in the improvement of pastures and meadows. Their doses vary depending on previous contributions, livestock load or soil type. If you have any questions, you can consult our Technical Services.
