Eww how to treat Ammonia Scents In The Garden
Home composters know that ammonia smells in gardens are a very common problem. This smell is the result of the ineffective breakdown of organic compounds. It is very easy to detect amonia in the soil simply by smelling using your nose. The treatments is as easy as smelling the ammonia.
The tradition of composting leads to rich nutrient dense soil for plants. However the presence of ammonia is a strong indicator of having inadequate oxygen for the microbial activity. Without acceptable levels of oxygen the organic compounds will not be able to properly compost, however the fix is a simple as introducing more oxygen to the soil.
Ammonia Odor in the compost
Compost ammonia odor is often witnessed in piles of unturned organic mattes. The act of compost turning is often the most effective ways to introduce more oxygen to the matter. This action will make the bacteria and microbes break down the matter more efficiently. Additionally, nitrogen rich compost needs air circulation carbon to balance the process.
Mulch piles, which tend to be too moist and which do not the proper exposure to air also tend to get such odors. the same applies here, which is turn in regularly and mix in some straw, shredded newspaper, or some leaf litter. Until then try to avoid adding very nitrogen-rich plant matter to the pile until you are sure that all the smell has dissipated.
Gardening Bed/Bad Odors
When you purchase your mulch and compost there might be a change that it may not have been processed fully, which in turn leads to bad odors the likes of sulfur or ammonia. Please use a soil test for the detection of ammonia, but if the smell is too strong then you most probably have an extreme case of ammonia rich mulch. The soil test can be able to indicate a low pH of around 2.2 to 3.5, which is dangerously harmful for plants.
The mulch will be sour, and spreads quickly around your plant, which adversely affects your plant. On a weekly basis please add some carbon to the mixture and turn the pile frequently to get rid of the problem.
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