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How is compost form?
Compost is awesome Compost is formed by decayed vegetable matter. Potting compost is a mixture of various ingredients used for potting pot plants.
What are the ingredients in compost?
rotten food and animal poop
What are the two types of ingredients you can compost?
vegetables and fruits
What ingredients do you use for cold compost?
Cold compost uses yard waste, such as dry leaves and grass clippings
Are flies good for compost?
No, flies are not good for compost. The insects in question indicate that something is awry in terms of the composting ingredients or process and that the shortcoming encourages them to lay eggs to produce more flies.
What can you do to make a compost pile produce a lot of compost?
I have found that two readily available ingredients that can make you a lot of compost fast is straw and green grass clippings, but there are so many other things, but to make a lot, you need to use a lot of organic material.
What makes compost ingredients so healthy for plants?
Nutrients such as carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen are what makes compost ingredients so healthy for plants. Compost also can be called humus or organic matter because it represents the breakdown of recyclable materials into their basic organic forms. The result will be dark-colored, fresh-smelling, nutrient-rich organic matter to be taken in by plant roots and other soil food web members.
Will ink on paper hurt the compost?
Yes, ink on paper may hurt compost. Ink tends to be problematic when it has toxic ingredients. The toxins possibly will discourage the presence of beneficial macro- and micro-organisms, such as bacteria, fungi, and worms.
What ingredients are in organic garden mix?
Compost, sand, and topsoil are ingredients in organic garden mix. The exact type may vary even though the three above-mentioned constituents, each in one-third proportions, represent the classic of healthy, garden topsoil, screened leaf mold or mature compost, and sharp sand (or perlite).
Does the pH of compost ingredients affect the populations of microorganisms during composting?
Yes, the pH of compost ingredients can affect the populations of microorganisms during composting. Microorganisms in composting thrive in a pH range of 5.5 to 8.0, with most being most active in slightly acidic to neutral conditions. If the pH is too low or too high, it can hinder the activity of certain microorganisms and impact the overall composting process. Monitoring and adjusting the pH of compost ingredients can help create optimal conditions for microbial activity and decomposition.
When compost pit turns into mulch is that a chemical change?
The answer would be Yes.The physical characteristics of all compost ingredients under go a change by way of a chemical reaction. Carbon, Nitrogen, Oxygen, and Moisture (Water), are 4 key ingredients that composting organisms require for this reaction to work.
How do you make a compost?
Step 1Plan your compost pile so that it is near your garden. If you do not have a garden, simply place it under a deciduous tree (one that sheds its leaves once a year) so that it gets some shade. It should also get some sun to heat up in the spring, which is why the tree must be deciduous. Place your compost pile on top of soil--not concrete, asphalt, or brick. Step 2Layer one part dry ingredients with one part moist ingredients. Moist ingredients are often called "green" in gardening parlance, meaning they contain a lot of nitrogen. These include kitchen scraps, grass clippings, and any plant matter before it has dried. Dry ingredients are called "brown," and they contain a lot of carbon. Cardboard, newspaper, and dried leaves fall into this category. Step 3Add a layer of topsoil when you have finished layering the dry and moist ingredients. This will help to heat the pile by retaining the sun's heat, which will jumpstart the aerobic decomposition process. Step 4Cover the compost pile with a black tarp to further aid in retaining the sun's heat. Compost piles do best when they are hot, because the material in them decomposes faster. The center of a compost pile is always where it is hottest. Step 5Add new ingredients to the compost pile by lifting the tarp and poking a hole into the center of the pile. Mix the new ingredients directly into the center and cover them back up with any compost you have displaced. Step 6Use a shovel or pitchfork to turn the pile once a week. This will help prevent anaerobic bacteria from forming due to lack of oxygen in the pile. Anaerobic bacteria will still decompose your compost, but they work much more slowly. They also create stinky odors and attract more pests than aerobic bacteria. Step 7Water the compost pile if it gets too dry. A compost pile should not be sopping wet, but it does require some moisture in order to decompose efficiently.
