Tagasaste, chipped and shredded makes an ideal and major compost component. When broken down, the material can be used in potting mixes and also has broad acre applications. Mixed with animal manure's which enriches the substance, even further, encouraged the occupation of earth worms, which by their beneficial habitation multiply all the elements needed for healthy plant growth. There are no known plants that would not grow in a compost created using Tagasaste as one of its main components.
Chipped and mulched material like this used on paddocks in a broad acre situation, or small areas, with sufficient moisture to allow earth worms to come out of the ground and feed upon it during the hours of darkness. Creates an area rich in nutrients, usually manifested by prolific growth of the grass. The signs being greater vigor and lushness of leaf than areas where the material has been withheld, or was insufficient to be added. Evidence of the presence and activity of earthworms in the form of their holes and small earth mounds through the layer of chips is nothing short of amazing. Depending once more, and as always, on the prevailing conditions, the actual worm population, a layer of this material three inches [75mm] thick, can disappear without trace in a matter of days if the worm population is sufficient.
This enhanced profusion and desirability of pasture where the worms have been active will be unmistakable by the deep green colour of the grasses, and the way the animals will continue to visit and graze it. Resulting in this part of the pasture sward being shorter than that elsewhere in the paddock or field while the animals are in residence.
In truth, Tagasaste is probably a better source of material for soil rejuvenation and fertility expansion, than it is even as a feed for animals. As a fertilizer, it works through feeding the soil organisms [flora and fauna] that create fertility and health in the soil, somewhat slower in action than some chemical methods, it is the safest way to incorporate water retaining vegetable matter into the ground. The creation of humus volume is increased, and topsoil created at the maximum natural rate.
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