What You Need to Know
Compost piles reach 55–65 °C for 3–4 weeks, driving thermophilic microbial activity that degrades pathogens and weed seeds. Leguminous cover crops fix atmospheric N₂ via Rhizobium symbiosis, converting it to ammonium and nitrate that enrich soil organic matter. Deep-rooted perennials reduce bulk density and improve infiltration, fostering a more aerobic microbial environment.
The Science
Primary Reaction
Thermophilic decomposition of organic matter and biological nitrogen fixation