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What does a compost toilet do?
There are many ways one might use a compost toilet. A compost toilet uses the natural work of nature to help decompose waste that then might be used in a farming application.
Can you compost nylon?
No, nylon cannot be composted in traditional composting systems because it is a synthetic material made from petroleum-based products. It does not break down naturally like organic materials, and its presence can contaminate compost. Some specialized facilities might be able to recycle nylon, but for home composting, it should be disposed of in the trash.
Can you grow seeds in homemade compost?
Sure, It might take a little longer, but you still can!
How might organic farmers use compost?
Organic Farmers use very fine compost as a mulch. A Mulch sits on the surface and protects the Eco System underneath from intruders and, as it rains, the water will carry nutrients from the compost deeper to the bottom of the soil where the roots grow.
What microbes would you find on a compost heap?
There are millions of microbes both on and inside of a compost pile. They start as simply organisms, but as they develop they evolve at an astonishing rate into larger, recognizable insects. Which microbes you might find depends on where the compost heap is, what stage of development it is in, who is tending to it, etc.
Why would you put leaves stems and weed in your compost?
Leaves and stems will break down and be beneficial to the compost, but woody stems might take a long time to break down. You should not put weeds in compost, especially if they have seeds on them because it can create a weed problem in your garden.
Is asparagus healthy?
Yes. They are very rich in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and fibre. Some benefits might include even prevention of Parkinson's and Osteoporosis.
Can you add corn cobs to a compost pile?
Yes, one can add corn on the cob to compost piles, because it is organic. However, it does take longer for corn on the cob to break down, and it might attract unwanted critters in the meantime.
Can the needles off conifers be composted?
Yes, conifer needles can be composted, but it's advisable to do so in moderation. They are acidic and can lower the pH of the compost, which might not be suitable for all plants. To balance their acidity, mix them with other compost materials, such as grass clippings or leaves. Over time, they will break down and contribute valuable nutrients to the compost.
How big does a compost pile need to be?
Generally you'd expect a compost heap to be about three feet across and two or three feet high. Much smaller than that and whatever you're composting will probably not heat up into "fast compost", but will simply decompose slowly, the way leaves decompose on a forest floor. That being said, it is perfectly legitimate to create "sheet compost" over a garden area rather than building a specific compost heap. To do that, you layer organic mulch thickly on top of whatever area you want to benefit from the compost (obviously not on top of tiny seeds or seedlings, though) and simply wait a year or more for it to break down into compost where it lies.
What do you do with a dead Venus Flytrap?
Not much. It might look weird but at heart it's still just a dead plant. Throw it out or compost it.
What do you think might happen to a strangler fig seeds that fell into the forks of a tree high in the canopy that had very little compost?
If they fall into forks of branches high in the canopy,which have very little compost ,they will not be able to survive as they use the water in the compost of the fork.
