[USCC] Reducing B, pH, Salts in finished compost

[Ron Alexander]

Reddy,
Bill Carter makes some good points, but we have seen some very high pH and
EC figures with similar feedstocks. However, your figures are pretty
extreme. I think in these cases that blending is a possible solution. I
would consider blending in yard trimmings, wood waste or an ag by-product
rich in carbon (and lower in EC). It could be added at the beginning of the
composting process or later. Keep in mind that the high pH and EC will
limit what applications (and application rates) you can use the product in.
Ron
 

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