Being aware of the relationship between these two elements can help you better manage your soil, whether you are using organic or mineral sources of nutrients.
by KEITH REID
With the widespread use of nitrogen fertilizers, it is easy to forget that carbon and nitrogen are inextricably linked in the soil and in the plants that grow on that soil. What affects one will inevitably affect the other. Understanding the relationship between these two elements can help you better manage your soil, whether you are using organic or mineral sources of nutrients.