In Soil Science, “Humus” refers to any organic matter that has reached a point of stability, where it will break down no further, and if conditions do not change might remain essentially as it is for ever.
Aguinaga Forest Floor Humus is a recycled, clean green composted soil amendment made from shredded tree trimmings which have been screened to 3/8 minus for uniformity in particle size. It has then been carefully monitored for oxygen and moisture content as it aged for several months, thereby attaining a carbon nitrogen equivalent which is usually less than 20:1
Mature humus provides fertility to the soil in both a chemical and physical sense. Physically, it helps the soil retain moisture by encouraging microporosity and encouraging good soil structure. Chemically, it feeds the soil population of microorganisms and other creatures thus maintaining a high level of soil life and making plant nutrients more available.
The structure of humus enables it to buffer or moderate excessive acid or alkaline soil conditions and it is able to hold somewhere around 80-90% of it’s weight in moisture thus increasing the soils capacity to withstand drought conditions.
Aguinaga Forest Floor Humus has a rich, dark brown/black color and a handful cupped to the nose gives the beautiful fresh scent of soil after a rain.
COMMON USES:
Aguinaga Forest Floor Humus is used is various Aguinaga proprietary mixes. It is an excellent soil conditioner and may be used as a pre-plant amendment for general planting.
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General Purpose Soil Amendment - #3
Here are some specifications on our GPS3
Material composition consists of Aguinaga Green Humus, sand, and specifically selected organic materials.
Selected soils and volcanic aggregates complete the compliment of materials in this mix. Variations are available dependent upon project requirements, so specific analysis of site material is required to assure proper utilizations of available recipe.
GPS3 pH and E.C. (electric conductivity) are variable dependent upon final use of product – again pointing out the necessity of accurate site-material analysis.
Material is screened to the 3/8 minus particle size in order to achieve consistency and material uniformity.
GPS3 Material is a light weight grow-medium and has long term residual characteristics. It is characterized with improved to excellent drainage and aeration properties, and as well contains an excellent nutrient package similar to Aguinaga Green planter mix.
COMMON USES: This material is a special mix formulated for a multiplicity of applications in a wide range of products.
Color-point beds, general planting for acid loving plants such as Azalea, Camelia, and Rhododendrons are examples wherein the product substantially enhances plant growth.
Material composition consists of Aguinaga Green Humus, sand, and specifically selected organic materials.
Selected soils and volcanic aggregates complete the compliment of materials in this mix. Variations are available dependent upon project requirements, so specific analysis of site material is required to assure proper utilizations of available recipe.
GPS3 pH and E.C. (electric conductivity) are variable dependent upon final use of product – again pointing out the necessity of accurate site-material analysis.
Material is screened to the 3/8 minus particle size in order to achieve consistency and material uniformity.
GPS3 Material is a light weight grow-medium and has long term residual characteristics. It is characterized with improved to excellent drainage and aeration properties, and as well contains an excellent nutrient package similar to Aguinaga Green planter mix.
COMMON USES: This material is a special mix formulated for a multiplicity of applications in a wide range of products.
Color-point beds, general planting for acid loving plants such as Azalea, Camelia, and Rhododendrons are examples wherein the product substantially enhances plant growth.
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