Soil Enhancement
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Conventional composting relies on the natural decay or rotting processes of organic matter. Depending on the composting process employed, it can take weeks for complete organic matter decomposition.
Composts often produce an inhomogeneous mix in varying stages of decay. As a result, compost that is not properly broken down will not be stable and is prone to further decomposition, mold, and odor after application.
This is especially problematic when the compost is re-wetted. In contrast, Harp Accelerated Bio Digesters utilize mechanical process and proprietary microorganism/enzyme mix to ensure rapid and complete, total breakdown of food waste to fertilizer in just 24 hours.
Fertilizer soil stability
Fertilizer soil stability refers to the beneficial enhancement of soils, including:
- Improved physical structure (soil integrity, density, porosity etc.)
- Increased organic carbon content (ability to store and return carbon to soil)
- Increased water stability (water absorption & retention, erosion resistance etc.)
- Improved bioavailability of macro-nutrients and micro-nutrients and thus nutrient uptake by plants Harp’s premium organic fertilizers perform extremely well in all these key aspects.
To enhance performance and plant health when using organic fertilizers produced by Harp BioDigesters directly “on-site” Harp recommends aging the material for 10-14 days prior to application to ensure the release of an optimum balance of nutrients for plant growth and health.
The fertilizer can be simply stored on-site in open containers during this time. Whether the fertilizer is applied immediately or allowed to mature prior to application, once the nutrients are released into the soil, the plants, gardens, or fields will experience long-lasting nutritional benefits. Harp can provide recommendations for fertilizer application rates for bulk applications as well as potting mix use
Fertilizers
Fertilizer is a material that is applied to soil to supply one or more nutrients required for plant growth. Fertilizer can be produced from natural materials (organic fertilizer) or industrially manufactured (synthetic fertilizer).
Organic Fertilizer are derived from vegetable matter, crop residues, food waste, animal excreta (manure/slurry), human excreta, and guano. Harp’s BioDigester technology produces premium organic fertilizers that increase soil health and fertility.
Synthetic Fertilizer ~50% of the world’s food production currently relies on synthetic nitrogen fertilizer – an 800% increase between 1961 and 2019. As described below, synthetic nitrogen production requires huge amounts of energy, generally in the form of fossil fuels. Over 140 million tons of ammonia are produced each year to make synthetic nitrogen fertilizer for crops. Industrial ammonia production emits more CO2 than any other chemical making reaction. These Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions are a key driver of global warming.
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