Tresch, Simon and Fliessbach, Andreas (2016) Decomposition study using tea bags. FertilCrop Technical Note. Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL), Frick.
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Comparing the decomposition of green tea as a fast -decomposing material with rooibos as a material, which is difficult to break down, allows for the calculation of the tea bag index. This provides information on the capability of the soil as a living organism to transform organic residues back into plant-available nutrients and make some contribution to the build-up of soil humus. This technique is easy to apply. Place the tea bag in the soil and take it out after three months to see how much is left. It is fascinating to discover the result of our hard working little helpers in the soil and how this work is giving nutrients to a new generation of plants.
Spanish version available at http://orgprints.org/32465/
| EPrint Type: | Report |
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| Keywords: | Soil Quality & Functions, FiBL1008401, FertilCrop |
| Subjects: | Crop husbandry > Composting and manuring Soil > Nutrient turnover |
| Research affiliation: | European Union > CORE Organic Plus > FertilCrop Switzerland > FiBL - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture Switzerland > Soil |
| Related Links: | http://www.fertilcrop.net, http://orgprints.org/32465/ |
| Deposited By: | Fließbach, Dr. Andreas |
| ID Code: | 30717 |
| Deposited On: | 27 Oct 2016 10:05 |
| Last Modified: | 19 May 2021 14:37 |
| Document Language: | English |
| Status: | Unpublished |
| Refereed: | Not peer-reviewed |
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