Urban Organic Waste for Urban Farming: Growing Lettuce Using Vermicompost and Thermophilic Compost

Urban Organic Waste for Urban Farming: Growing Lettuce Using Vermicompost and Thermophilic Compost

A transformation towards sustainable food production requires improved circular nutrient management. Urban organic waste contains relevant nutrients and organic matter, yet only 4% of global urban nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) sources are presently recycled. One recycling approach is the compostin...

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Main Authors: Corinna Schröder, Franziska Häfner, Oliver Christopher Larsen, Ariane Krause
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:Agronomy
Subjects:
coconut fiber
fecal compost
lettuce
nutrient recovery
organic waste
sustainable food production
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/11/6/1175

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