Documentos de Académico
Documentos de Profesional
Documentos de Cultura
Construct seed boxes of uniform size and depths. Use the centimeter
scale in measuring the inside dimensions. Set the width at 50 cm,
the length at 75 cm and the depth at 7 cm-10 cm. Provide the box
with about six holes to serve as drainage. If the pieces of board
used for making the seed box are so laid that they allow water for
drain, there is no need of putting holes on the bottom.
PREPARING THE SOIL TO USE
Make 1:1:1 mixture of sieved, compost and garden soil. You can
modify the proportion to suit the texture of your soil. If the garden
soil is sandy loam, and less sand, this mixture will provide excellent
drainage and adequate air spaces while holding a significant amount
of water.
PRODUCING SEEDLINGS
1. STERILIZING THE SOIL MIXTURE:
Sterilized the mixture to kill weed seeds, insects and numerous
soil pathogens as those that caused damping off.
• THE HEAT METHOD
Heat the soil mixture thoroughly under high temperature. The
steam heat that builds up in a moistened soil mixture is a more
effective sterilant than the dry heat in the dry soil mixture. Place
the soil mixture in a two halves of a large metal barrel that is
supported over a fire pit. Start the fire and make holes in the soil
mixture with a rake handle. Sprinkle water on the soil mix to wet it
thoroughly. Cover the wet soil with galvanized iron sheets to
retain the heat that reaches the top of the soil. Heat the mixture for
two hours
Note: An alternative to this method of soil sterilization would be
the application of boiling water to the soil medium. Let the soil
cool before sowing.
PRODUCING SEEDLINGS
• It is a fastest decomposer
• No reports of human diseased caused by it
• No side effects such as allergy
MATERIALS NEEDED FOR COMPOSTING
1. Water – It is one of the most critical factor that determines the
rate of decomposting. Dry materials will decompose slowly.
2. Compost pen or platform – It is important that the heap must be
raised above the ground by about 10 – 15 cm. for aeration.
3. Substrates for composting – All crop residues can be composted.
Weeds can also be utilized but avoid using weeds with flowers
and fruits.
4. CFA – Trichoderma hastens the process of decomposition since it
increases the population of cellulose decomosers.
5. Cover – The ideal is white, transparent plastic, because the
activator wants a diffused light.
6. Metal fork or shovel – This is needed in turning the compost after
two (2) weeks. Don't turn the compost if it is still hot because
plenty of amonia will evaporate.
RAPID METHOD OF COMPOSTING
STEP 1 Gather materials
STEP 2 Prepare the area
STEP 3 Add water to bottles (¾ full) containing trichoderma, mix
thoroughly
STEP 4 Wet the materials thoroughly using tap water
STEP 5 Pile the materials about 6” thick
STEP 6 Add animal manure
STEP 7 Pour trichoderma
STEP 8 Repeat the process until 5 – 6 layers
STEP 9 Cover the compost heap
STEP 10 Turn the compost heap after 3 weeks
STEP 11 Harvest the compost
STEP 12 Apply the compost