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Variable is the amount of compost in a bag. The quantity responds to the source and the type, with organic compost tending to cost more and supply less. Many backyard gardeners nevertheless like the notion of 40-pound (18-14-kilogram) bags, which is often the preferred weight of store-bought soil.
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How much does a bag of compost cost in south Africa?
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How much does a bag of compost cost?
It depends on the size. Usually around $7-$12
How much compost makes a bag of soil?
Forty (40) pounds (18.14 kilograms) is the amount of compost that is needed to fill an empty bag of soil. A bag that intends to hold compost and soil may have just 8 pounds (3.63 kilograms) of compost and 32 pounds (14.52 kilograms) of soil. The general ratio of compost to soil tends not to rise above a maximum of 20 percent in most cases.
How much does a compost bin cost?
Any were from $7 to $12 for a 20 pound bag. ===== The answer often depends on the type, quality, & quanity of the compost. It is often sold by the cubic yard.
What are the small round pellets in your bag of compost?
They are probably slow release fertilizer.
How can I effectively use a brown paper bag for composting?
To effectively use a brown paper bag for composting, you can fill it with organic waste like fruit and vegetable scraps, coffee grounds, and eggshells. Make sure to tear the bag into small pieces to help it break down faster in the compost pile. Remember to mix the contents of the bag with other compost materials like leaves and grass clippings to create a balanced compost mix. Turn the compost pile regularly to aerate it and speed up the decomposition process.
Can bag compost be made active again?
Yes, bag compost can be made active again. Aged compost is replenished with activator. The activator may be a sprinkling of fresh-made compost or of alfalfa meal, blood-meal, bone-meal, cottonseed meal, soybean meal, coffee grounds, dry chicken or rabbit manure, or fresh rabbit manure.
How can I determine when compost is ready for use in my garden?
Compost is ready for use in your garden when it has turned into a dark, crumbly material with an earthy smell, and no longer resembles the original organic materials. This process typically takes a few months to a year, depending on the composting method used. You can also perform a simple test by placing a handful of compost in a sealed plastic bag for a few days - if there is no foul odor when you open the bag, the compost is likely ready to use.
Where to get compost?
You can pick up a bag of compost at most all gardening stores that have garden supplies including wal-mart. Most all farm stores will have it also like IFA and Cattle Ranch.
How much does a liter of compost weigh?
This depends on the type of compost and the moisture level of it. It can be anything between 300 grams and 600 grams. Worm compost or worm castings will be heavier.
When leaves turn into compost what is produced?
What is produced is leaf mould, a fibrous, nutrient rich compost much sort after by gardeners.
How much grass should i put in a compost bin?
As much as your heart desires.
