Soil carbon amendments improve the physical, chemical, and biological conditions of soil in the short term. Typically derived from plant residues and/or animal byproducts, soil organic amendments can include compost, biochar, and other regionally appropriate carbon-based materials.
Do This If You Have
- Poor soil health indicated by:
- Little soil organic matter
- Poor soil aggregate stability
- Low soil water holding capacity
- Little to no habitat for soil organisms
- Poor plant productivity and health
- Inefficient use of irrigation water
- High particulate matter emissions