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Chemical properties of used compost.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Moisture content (%) | 25 |
| PH (1:5) | 7.5 |
| EC (1:5 extract) dsm−1 | 3.1 |
| Organic-C (%) | 33.11 |
| Organic matter (%) | 70 |
| Total-N (%) | 1.82 |
| Total-K (%) | 1.25 |
| C/N ratio | 14:1 |
| Total-P (%) | 1.29 |
| Fe (ppm) | 1019 |
| Mn (ppm) | 111 |
| Cu (ppm) | 180 |
| Zn (ppm) | 280 |
| Total content of bacteria (cfu.g−1) | 2.5 × 107 |
| Phosphate dissolving bacteria (cfu.g−1) | 2.5 × 106 |
| Weed seeds | 0 |
