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Benefits of Letting Compost Cure
51:16 - 56:03 (04:47)
Allowing compost to cure increases the diversity of microbes, enhances soil nutrients, and improves soil structure and pH. It also yields a pleasant earthy smell.
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Learn how to check the temperature, appearance, texture, and smell of your compost to determine if it's done and ready to use as soil amendment.
51:16 - 52:31 (01:14)
Summary
Learn how to check the temperature, appearance, texture, and smell of your compost to determine if it's done and ready to use as soil amendment. A diverse microbial population and an earthy smell are good indicators that the composting process is complete.
ChapterBenefits of Letting Compost Cure
EpisodeSelects: Composting: Nature's Most Interesting Process
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Actinomycetes are responsible for the earthy smell of soil and identify its nutrient-rich properties by its scent.
52:31 - 53:25 (00:54)
Summary
Actinomycetes are responsible for the earthy smell of soil and identify its nutrient-rich properties by its scent. Humus with a black appearance and an earthy smell proves to be the best soil for plants.
ChapterBenefits of Letting Compost Cure
EpisodeSelects: Composting: Nature's Most Interesting Process
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Composting increases soil microbes, nutrients, enhances soil pH and chemistry, and improves soil structure.
53:25 - 55:00 (01:34)
Summary
Composting increases soil microbes, nutrients, enhances soil pH and chemistry, and improves soil structure. Curbside composting pickup is becoming increasingly popular in many towns and cities.
ChapterBenefits of Letting Compost Cure
EpisodeSelects: Composting: Nature's Most Interesting Process
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The hosts received a message from a listener that was excited to hear them mention Child Life Specialists during their recent episode on pain scales.
55:00 - 56:03 (01:03)
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The hosts received a message from a listener that was excited to hear them mention Child Life Specialists during their recent episode on pain scales. They also discussed the worst pain one can experience, with almost 100% of people surveyed indicating that a broken femur is like the worst pain one can experience.