The composting of manure is a complex biochemical process, mainly through the action of microorganisms that decompose organic matter into stable humus, and it mainly includes three stages:

1. Heating phase: Aerobic microorganisms multiply rapidly, and the temperature rises to 50-60℃;

2. High-temperature stage: Maintain the temperature at 45-65℃ to kill pathogens and weed seeds;

3. Cooling stage: The temperature gradually decreases, and organic matter is converted into humus.

However, the recent continuous rain and low temperatures have somewhat affected the composting process of manure. Temperature changes significantly affect the activity of microorganisms:

When the temperature is below 15℃, microbial activity decreases significantly;

when the temperature is below 5℃, the fermentation process essentially stops.

Under low-temperature conditions, manure often fails to decompose completely. If such fertilizer continues to decompose after transplanting Provençal Tomato, it will release heat and ammonia, and produce high concentrations of ammonium ions. These substances may damage the seedling roots, and excessive salt content can also affect seedling rooting and development.

To mitigate the damage to tomato seedlings caused by such conditions, you can use Monband®MBT PULI-NANO; for plots where seedling burn has already occurred, it is recommended to use Monband®MBT PULI-NANO to improve seedling resistance, reduce damage to tomatoes, and promote root growth.