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What percent of new compost should be old compost?
There is no need to mix old and new compost. Old compost ,if ready, should be used on its own. New material will take time to rot down to compost.
How moist should the material be that is being put into the compost pile?
as wet as a sponge wrung out
Should Compost be full of Bugs and Roaches?
Commercial compost should be sterile so if bought compost the answer is no.
How do you judge good compost?
Good compost should be dark, crumbly, and have an earthy smell. It should be free of any unpleasant odors, mold, pests, or pathogens. Additionally, it should be well decomposed, meaning that you should not be able to identify the original materials that went into making the compost.
What are compost tumblers used for?
A compost tumbler is a drum mounted on rollers that has an attached crank thus making the turning of the compost easier. This turning mixes air with the composting material and speeds up the composting process. You can make your own or you can buy one from Compos Tumbler or other gardening companies.
What things are needed to make a compost pit?
Compost is decomposed organic material. Compost is made with material such as leaves, shredded twigs, and kitchen scraps from plants.Compost is a great material for garden soil. This process involves four main components 1.Organic matter:Includes plant materials and some animal manures. 2.Moisture:Moisture is important to support the composting process. Compost should be comparable to the wetness of a wrung-out sponge. 3. Oxygen:Oxygen is needed to support the breakdown of plant material by bacteria. 4.Bacteria:Larger organisms including insects and earthworms are active composters
How do you manage compost?
Compost should be maintained in three separate consecutive bins. These bins should not be tight, but should be aerated properly for the process to occur. Fresh leaves and full materials should be placed into the first bin, sufficiently chipped to facilitate the breaking down process. After this material begins to resemble soil, but still with small chips of original material, it should be moved to the second bin. The compost in the first bin will be high in temperature, when that material is no longer steaming and hot, it should be moved to the second bin. When this material resembles pure soil, is cold to the touch, and smells like fresh Earth, it should be moved into a third bin. This third bin will be the bin which the gardener takes from to spread as a mulch around the plants which need the nutrients, covering the weeded topsoil.
Why should you compost?
Everyone should compost because it is a win for everyone. Composting is good for the environment. Plants that are fertilized with compost are given nutrients that regular soil does not contain.
Can you compost oil?
No, you should not compost oil as it can contaminate the compost pile and harm the environment. Oil should be disposed of properly at a recycling center or hazardous waste facility.
What temperature should compost be maintained at for optimal decomposition?
Compost should be maintained at a temperature between 110-160F for optimal decomposition.
Should you give a dog shredded wheat?
no it can die if you do
How often should I turn my compost tumbler for optimal composting results?
For optimal composting results, you should turn your compost tumbler every 2-3 days to aerate the compost and speed up the decomposition process.
