@learntogrow1: Humus is a dark organic substance made from plant and animal matter decomposed by earthworms, arthropods, fungi, bacteria, and other soil microorganisms. It’s naturally found in the top layer of soil and on the forest floor. Humus contains nutrients that contribute to soil fertility. It improves soil texture and increases porosity while retaining moisture and nutrients. This carbon-rich material also provides homes for beneficial soil microbes while filtering out toxins and harmful microorganisms from the soil. Compost that eventually turns into humus can take several years, depending on the size of the heap, its contents, temperature, aeration, and moisture. We let our compost pile fully decompose until there are no traces of raw organic materials and it has a crumbly texture. I hope you found this helpful! 🔗https://research.fs.usda.gov/treesearch/36084 https:// 🔗www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/humus #fyp #foryoupage #stem #soil #gardening #gardeningtips #soilfoodweb #humus

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