Colloidal Humus Compost

Gardeners have long known about the benefits of compost. It is a convenient way to dispose of leaves, lawn clippings, weeds, and other organic material. As these materials break down, they are transformed into a nutrient rich addition to the soil. Soil health and moisture retention are improved, resulting in healthier plants and vegetables.

Colloidal humus compost goes a step beyond traditional compost. It is, in a sense, compost on steroids. A colloid is a liquid that is embedded with solids. Two well-known examples of colloids are jelly and butter. The unique structure of colloidal humus compost prevents nutrients from washing away when it rains or when you water your plants. The result is colloidal humus compost provides a constant source of minerals and other nutrients for your plants. It is kind of like a 24-hour buffet for your plants--they can eat as much as they want whenever they want.

In virtually every aspect, colloidal humus differs traditional compost. It is made without turning, it has no odor, It doesn't need to be turned and it doesn't stink. The nutrient equivalent of bags of traditional compost can literally be held in the palm of your hand. While this means you will no longer get to experience the pleasure of turning a compost pile or lugging bags of heavy compost around your yard, it will save your back and your wallet.

Making colloidal humus compost isn't a difficult process, but it does require some effort. While the science of the process is rather complex, it essentially involves a series of steps during which the compost is fermented.

During this process portions of the humus become negatively charged, which attracts such nutrients as magnesium, potassium, and calcium. At the same time, other parts of the humus attract nitrates and phosphates by becoming positively charged. In a way, this fermentation process is like a chemical trash compactor, in which bulky organic matter is transformed into a putty that is rich in nutrients and holds water much like a sponge.

As a plant absorbs nutrients from the colloidal humus a chemical reaction occurs that basically replaces the absorbed ion. Consequently, the nutritional value of the colloidal humus is never depleted. It is a plant buffet that never runs out of food or requires restocking.

Thise-book is the best source of information that I have found for making colloidal humus compost.