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What is mountain soil?

Last Update ：2024.10.26

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Mountain soil is mountain forest soil that is formed by the accumulation and decay of dead branches and leaves in the mountain forest for many years, and then mixed with the soil. The soil is acidic, and it is best to break it into 0.3-0.5 cm particles when using it.

Mountain soil composition

Introduction to mountain soil

Mountain soil, also known as mountain soil, is a kind of mountain forest soil, which is formed by long-term accumulation and decay of litter in the forest and then mixed with the soil.

Mountain soil composition

Mountain soil is rich in various organic matter, humic acid formed after branches and leaves rot, and a small amount of vitamins, trace elements, growth Su et al.

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Characteristics of mountain soil

Advantages

First, the mountain soil is light and loose, with good water permeability and air permeability;

The second is the fertilizer retention ability of the mountain soil. It is very strong, and the persistence of fertilizer and water is relatively long;

The third is that the particles of the mountain soil do not disperse when exposed to water, and the water retention capacity is strong;

The fourth is that the mountain soil has many pores and is suitable for long-term application. The soil of mountain soil is not easy to compact and is easily absorbed by plants;

Fifth, mountain soil contains various nutrients, such as various organic matter, humic acid and a small amount of vitamins, auxins, trace elements, etc. It can effectively promote the growth and development of plants;

Sixth, the high temperature during the decomposition and fermentation of mountain soil can kill the eggs and grass seeds of pathogenic bacteria and grass seeds, which can effectively reduce the harm of diseases, cordyceps and weeds.

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