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Compost PrepsThese help the dynamic cycles of the macro- and micro- flora and fauna in the compost heap, so increasing the nutrients formed in the composting process as well as its structure and water-holding capacity. · 502 – Yarrow Achillea millefolium – helps the potassium and sulphur processes of the soil; helps replenish soil grown tired through many years of cultivation. The country name is “Venus Eyebrow”, the seed looks a bit like an eyebrow, hence the country name. · 503 – Chamomile Chamomilla metrecaria recutita – helps the living calcium processes stabilize plant nutrients; damps down excessive fermentation and invigorates plant growth. · 504 – Nettle Urtica dioica – makes iron available and helps to stabilize nitrogen. · 505 – Oak bark Quercus robur – rich in calcium, wards off diseases and fungal attacks. · 506 – Dandelion Taraxacum officianale – helps the living silica processes; it helps the natural interrelationships like the mycorhyza become fully effective. The plant’s country name is “Lion Tooth”, a corruption of the French dent de lion meaning lion’s tooth. · 507 – Valerian Valeriana officianalis – helps make phosphorous available. Earthworms love it. Used with Prep 500 it draws worms into the garden and helps them reproduce well.
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