Methods of composting are as follows.
1. Put the sow pattern throughout the plot This type of composting is a good method for soil maintenance due to compost.
Will be distributed evenly throughout the plantations that are not too large Mostly used for growing rice or crops or vegetables, but may have problems in the need to use labor to put compost. The rate of compost used is about 2 tons per rai per year, together with the chemical fertilizer formula 16-20-0, 18-22-0, 20-20-0. If the soil is low fertility, the formula 16- 16-8 at the rate of 15-30 kg per rai
2. Put in rows Line-composting along the crops is often used for field crops.
This method of row composting is suitable to be used in combination with the sprinkling of fertilizers in rows for general field crops. Because compost will increase the efficiency of the chemical fertilizer that is used to benefit the growth of plants. The rate of compost used is about 3 tons per rai per year, in combination with chemical fertilizer formulas 16-20-0, 18-22-0 at the rate of 25-50 kg per rai for the northeast region that is rich. Complete low Fertilizer formulas may also need to add more potassium.
3. Put in a hole Hole composting is often used for fruit and perennial cultivation, which can
Can compost two stages In the first phase of preparing the holes for planting plants Put the soil at the top of the hole and mix with compost then put the bottom of the hole. Or may also add chemical fertilizer For some time, fertilizer may be added during the growth of plants. By digging a groove around the tree along the canopy of the plant Then put compost into the groove and cover it with soil Or may also add chemical fertilizer and compost during this period The rate of use of compost is around 20-50 kg per hole together with chemical fertilizer formulas 15-15-15, 14-14-14, 12-12-7 at the rate of 100-200 grams per hole. Developed fruit trees The usage rate may increase according to And often composting every other year
