Organic Matter
Maggie Davis
What is it?
~ Is dead plant or animal tissue
~ Organic matter contains carbon
What does it do for the plant?
Keeps roots held in ground and absorbs water in order for them to grow
Advantages and Disadvantages
Advantages
~ soil is sterile
~ good for starting disease sensitive seeds
~improves crop uniformity
Disadvantages
~ it is expensive
~ it is light weight