A table detailing the characteristics of a compost sample obtained by mixing the soil from four replicates collected in each farm. Hydrometer method and USDA soil texture triangle were used to identify soil type and particle size. SI Table 3: Field Soil Composition,,,,, Farm,Depth,Sand (%)b,Clay (%),Silt (%),Soil Type Field R1a,0-25 cm,96.5,2.9,0.6,Sand Field R1,25-50 cm,97.1,2.9,0,Sand Field R1,50-75 cm,96.3,3.5,0.3,Sand Field R1,75-100 cm,96.3,2.9,0.9,Sand Field C1,0-25 cm,96.3,3.5,0.3,Sand Field C1,25-50 cm,96.5,3.5,0,Sand Field C1,50-75 cm,96.3,2.9,0.9,Sand Field C1,75-100 cm,96.5,2.9,0.6,Sand Field C2,0-25 cm,95.5,3.9,0.6,Sand Field C2,25-50 cm,95.3,3.9,0.9,Sand Field C2,50-75 cm,95.5,3.3,1.3,Sand Field C2,75-100 cm,95.5,3.3,1.3,Sand Field O1,0-25 cm,96.8,2.9,0.4,Sand Field O1,25-50 cm,96.5,2.9,0.6,Sand Field O1,50-75 cm,96.5,2.9,0.6,Sand Field O1,75-100 cm,96.3,3.5,1.3,Sand