Compost – Erosion Control (coarse)

Nature’s GREEN-RELEAF™ Erosion Control Compost is a Certified Compost-made up of organic humus that has the unique ability to improve the chemical, physical, and biological characteristics of soils and provide growing media for vegetation to prevent erosion and sedimentation run-off. Our Erosion Control Compost is screened to 1/2 inch and tested in the US Compost Council’s Seal of Testing Assurance Program. This product meets or exceeds the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials specifications for compost blanket media. Both the NC Department of Transportation and the SC Department of Transportation have used this product for compost blanket installation.

 

US Composting Council’s Seal of Testing Program-Compost Testing Parameters

 

Parameter Unit Measure Product Range
pH pH units 7.0-8.7
Soluble Salts mmhos per centimeter 2.0-5.0
Bulk Density lbs per cubic yard 900-1,000
Moisture Content % wet wt basis 45%-55%
Organic Matter Content % dry wt basis 70%-80%
Particle Size inches 3/4-1/2 minus
Growth Screening % germination 100%
Stability Rating Mature-Very Mature Very Mature

Use Guidelines & Application Rates

 

Application Use Recommended Rates
Erosion Control Blanket Compost Blanket 1-2 inch layer evenly applied

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