Assertion: compost's nutrient | /r/HasProperty | available
Facets:
value: to plants
type: TRANSITIVE-OBJECT
value: readily
type: MANNER
value: in high-quality soil
type: LOCATION
value: at rates
type: MANNER
value: immediately
type: MANNER
Source sentences:
text: The chemical secretions in the earthworm’s digestive tract help break down soil and organic matter, so the castings contain more nutrients that are immediately available to plants.
text: In high-quality soil, nutrients are available at rates high enough to supply plant needs, but low enough that excess nutrients are not leached into groundwater or present at high levels toxic to plants and microbes.
text: Most minerals and nutrients are best available to plants in soils with a pH of between 6.5-6.8.
text: They also absorb and store nutrients that are then available to plants, and compost is a food source for beneficial microorganisms.
text: However, by tilling your soil annually, you can easily add amendments and break down cover crops, thus making sure all the nutrients in the soil are mixed and readily available.