Compost is a natural product obtained as a result of combining almost all kinds of organic
wastes and decomposing them in an oxygenated and humid environment. Compost is used to
enrich and regulate the structure of the soil, to be used for agricultural purposes on a large scale
or for horticultural crop cultivation. Compost helps sandy soil retain water and nutrients. It
loosens tightly-bound particles in clay or silty soil so that roots can spread, water can drain, and
air penetrate. What is more, compost does not cause salinization and chemical pollution in the
soil like chemical fertilizers; it does not cause accumulation of chemicals in the plant that may
be harmful to human health.
Compost is not a fertilizer. While manure provides the soil with
nutrients necessary for the growth of plants, this only ends up benefiting the plants. In contrast,
compost feeds the soil. This ensures that any plant grown in this soil will have a better quality,
and will be more nutritious. In addition, since compost is made from natural materials, rather
than synthetic products, it is better for the environment, and less likely to have a long-term
impact on the soil quality and the surrounding area.