ISHS Acta Horticulturae 126: Symposium on Substrates in Horticulture other than Soils In Situ
THE USE OF CHICKEN AND PIGGERY MANURE IN COMPOSTS |
| Authors: | D. De Vleeschauwer, O. Verdonck, M. De Boodt |
| Abstract:
As a consequence of the increase of the pig population especially in West-Flanders, it is becoming more and more difficult to recycle the pig manure by traditional methods. An alternative recycling method consists of separating the manure into a solid and a liquid fraction. The solid substantion can, after addition of a certain quantity of bark, be stabilised by means of composting. The chemical analysis shows that in this way a compost can be obtained with high potential fertilizer value. The physical characteristics and a serie of growth experiments indicate that the compost can be successfully used as a substrate for the growth of ornamental plants. | |
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