Abstract
The use of compost tea (CT) is becoming interesting for applications in organic agriculture. CTs are oxygenated extracts of compost that give positive effects on the crops because contain bioactive molecules and microorganisms that improve plant growth and health. This study was carried out to evaluate the effects of CTs applied as foliar spray and drenching, respectively, on kohlrabi and lettuce cultivation. The CT tested here was originated by an aerated water-extraction of two artichoke and fennel composts. CT treatments considerably improved crop yields. CT, in fact, increased lettuce and kohlrabi commercial yields higher 24% and 32%, respectively. Due to CT, the physiological and nutritional status of the plants increased, as noticed by foliar chlorophyll content assessment measured during crop cycles. The results provided encouraging indications about the practical application of CT in horticultural organic farming system.
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Compost tea increased commercial lettuce yield by more than 24%.
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e0“CT, in fact, increased lettuce and kohlrabi commercial yields higher 24% and 32%, respectively.”
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Compost tea increased commercial kohlrabi yield by more than 32%.
- Taxon
- kohlrabi
Brassica oleracea var. gongylodese0 - Treatment
- CTe0
- Outcome
- commercial yieldse0
- Direction
- increasede0
- Value
- 32%e0
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e0“CT, in fact, increased lettuce and kohlrabi commercial yields higher 24% and 32%, respectively.”
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Compost tea increased foliar chlorophyll content in the cultivated plants.
- Taxon
- Lettuce and Kohlrabi
Lactuca sativaBrassica oleracea var. gongylodest0 - Treatment
- CTe0
- Outcome
- foliar chlorophyll contente0
- Direction
- increasede0
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e0“Due to CT, the physiological and nutritional status of the plants increased, as noticed by foliar chlorophyll content assessment measured during crop cycles.”
t0“Lettuce and Kohlrabi”
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