Preparing Organic Fertilizer

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It is also known as natural fertilizer, a type of fertilizer derived from plant and animal waste.

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Organic Fertilizer

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When preparing organic fertilizer, what do you call the wastes that are fully decomposed or decayed?

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Organic Matter

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Teacher A tasked her students to create an organic fertilizer through liquifying the raw materials to create a liquid fertilizer. What method of preparing organic fertilizer does Teacher A tasked her students with?

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Fermented Plant Juice

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Ramon wants to make fermented plant juice. What main ingredient should she use?

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Fresh plant leaves and fruits

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Jocelyn is making a FPJ, she placed something heavy (weight) on top of the mixture. Why is this important?

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To extract the juices from the plant materials

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When performing compost making, what is the first step to ensure proper decomposition? Choose an area that is flat and partially protected from direct sunlight and heavy rains.

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Choose an area that is flat and partially protected from direct sunlight and heavy rains.

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When creating a mixture of plant materials and animal manure for compost making, what is the ideal ratio to ensure proper decomposition and nutrient balance?

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50:50 (Equal parts plant materials and animal manure)

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To ensure proper decomposition, how often should you turn your compost heap, and when will it be ready for use?

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Turn it every two days, and it will be ready in 14 to 18 days.

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To make Fermented Plant Juice (FPJ), the plant materials are mixed with ___________ (a type of sugar) to help extract the nutrients and promote fermentation.

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brown sugar

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To make compost, you should add ___________ materials like dry leaves to animal manure to balance the mixture.

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plant