Compost
Compost
We have several types of organic compost. We only use the best ingredients for our Organic Compost.
These are the versions we use on our own Organic Farm and are happy to make it available to our Neighbors on The Big Island!
We originally started out making our own Jadam-style indigenous micro-organisms but found EM1 to be vastly superior. Natural farmers use it because of the beneficial effects both on the soil and the crops. And since I always want the best, we now use it as our exclusive beneficial micro-organisms. EM1 has a tremendous amount of microbes, far more than the Indigenous micro-organisms (IMO). We are now manufacturing Hawaiian Bokashi Inoculant™ which is the Japanese version of an inoculant that is a granular version with a much longer shelf life. We add this to our HVO Compost to increase the number of microbes and microorganisms to create a Super Healthy Soil! We now have this available for Gardeners and Farmers
How To Apply Our High Quality Compost
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Topdressing
For established gardens and lawns, you can spread a layer of compost on the surface of the soil. This is known as topdressing. Over time, nutrients from the compost will work their way down into the soil and reach the plant roots. This method is particularly useful for lawns and perennial plantings.
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Incorporating Into The Soil
When preparing beds for new plants or annuals, mix the compost into the top 6-12 inches of soil. This can greatly improve soil structure, water retention, and nutrient content, providing a healthier environment for plant roots.
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Potting Mix
If you're growing plants in containers, you can mix compost with your potting soil. A common mix is one-third compost to two-thirds potting soil, but this can vary depending on the plant's specific needs. This enriches the potting mix and improves its nutritional content and water retention capabilities.
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Planting Holes
When planting individual plants, like vegetables, shrubs, or trees, you can mix compost directly into the soil at the bottom of the planting hole or mix it with the soil used to backfill the hole. This gives the new plant a nutrient-rich environment to start in.
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As A Mulch
Compost can also be used as a mulch around the base of plants. While it doesn't suppress weeds as effectively as some other mulches, it will enrich the soil as it breaks down and can help retain soil moisture.
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For Seed Starting
Compost can be used in seed starting mixes, but it should be fully decomposed and sifted to ensure it's fine enough not to impede the germination of small seeds. It's often mixed with other materials to ensure good drainage and aeration.
A Little History About EM1
Red Wigglers
If we’re talking about which worms are best to add directly to vegetable garden soil, Red Wigglers are definitely the best worms. They burrow their way through the soil, aerating it and increasing water penetration. These worms are like little secret soil specialists!
We can Custom Mix any of the above beneficial garden additives, so email us and let us know what
you want and how many yards. We can deliver within a 55-mile radius of Hilo
Blended Compost – pick out how much of each component you would like blended together
- Organic Compost (have a box for Version 1,2,3, and4
- Black Cinder
- Indigenous Soil
- Organic Fertilizer
- Red Wigglers
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