A poultry manure based compost blend, perfect for enriching the soil before planting or for side dressing established trees.  Katek Organic Gold has been extensively used in the macadamia industry as side dressing and has also shown great results with citrus trees.  A number of small crop growers have also incorporated the compost into their soil prior to planting.

The Composting Process:
Critical to the composting process is the temperature.  The compost piles are aerated and mixed with a loader, a process which is repeated on a regular basis to ensure all parts of the pile attain the temperature needed to kill all seeds and pathogens that may be in there. The compost piles are brought up to 65 degrees Celsius for several days and then turned.  This is done six times.  This careful monitoring ensures the piles do not become anaerobic therefore killing living organisms.  The overall aim is to encourage a wide variety of beneficial micro organisms.  These beneficial organisms are generally known to help suppress disease, assist in strong root production and reduce the need for fungicides.  When the compost is applied, the beneficial micro organisms make their way into the soil and set about making nutrients more available and interacting with the roots.

Compost applications assist in improving the soil's structure, with the most noticeable changes being increased aeration, drainage and improved moisture retention.  The improved soil biology also has flow on benefits, including nutrient availability, nutrient uptake and pest and disease resistance.