Leaf mold compost reduces waste, improves soil and microbial properties, and increases tomato productivity

Abstract Soils in urban settings are often degraded, which can prevent growers from optimizing the health and productivity of their crops. In this study, we investigated whether amending soil with a locally made leaf‐mold compost could (a) improve soil chemical and biological properties, (b) increas...

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Main Authors: Kyle Richardville, Dan Egel, Andrew Flachs, Amit Jaiswal, Dan Perkins, Aaron Thompson, Lori Hoagland
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2022-01-01
Series:Urban Agriculture & Regional Food Systems
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/uar2.20022