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First of all, you can't put in any meats (ham, turkey, roast beef, etc.),sauces (mustard, mayonnaise, dressing, etc.) , or dairy products (yogurt, cheese, milk, etc.). So basically you only put in grains, fruits, and vegetables. After you put your stuff in, seal it up somehow so that flies can't get in. You will also need to put dirt in along with your food products. During the time that the food products are sitting there, they start to break down. A way that you could help with the process is putting some worms in. After your food products are all broken down you can put it in the grass or plants to fertilize.
What else can I help you with?
Is a leaf in a compost pile biodegradable?
Yes, a leaf in a compost pile is biodegradable. It will break down into nutrient-rich material on its own and through consumption and excretion by macro- and micro-organisms supported by decomposition-friendly air, heat and moisture. In or out of a compost pile a leaf will contribute to the formation of dark-colored, fresh-smelling, nutrient-rich organic matter called compost or humus.
How does heat and cold affect a compost pile?
Extreme heat and cold will effect compost formation. Many times I have measured very active compost piles, with sufficient moisture, at 120 degrees F. Temperatures above may begin to adversely effect decomposition, depending on moisture present. I do not know at what higher temperatures decomposition slows or stops. Cold temperatures slow the metabolism of decomposition organisms. Therefore compost formation eventually stops at temperatures approaching freezing. The decay organisms vary greatly and their heat/cold tolerances will vary also.
What is the difference between compost pile and compost pit?
A compost pile is compost in a pile or heap. a compost pit is compost in a pit or hole in the ground.
How do you spell compost?
Compost.
What kinds of compost are offered at Cedar Grove?
Cedar Grove offers several kinds of compost. They sell landscape mulch, organic compost, compost with manure and compost mixed with sand. One can order the compost online.
Is the rotting of compost a chemical reaction?
Yes, the rotting of compost is a chemical reaction. It involves the breakdown of organic matter by microorganisms through processes such as decomposition, fermentation, and oxidation, which result in the release of nutrients and the formation of humus.
What is an antonym for compost?
No word is exactly opposite of "compost". Most object nouns have no opposite except for the combination of "not + (that object)". Not compost is opposite of compost.
Decomposition of vegetable matter into composition is an example of what type of reaction?
Decomposition of vegetable matter into compost is an example of a decomposition reaction. In this process, organic matter breaks down into simpler compounds through the action of microorganisms, resulting in the formation of nutrient-rich compost that can be used as fertilizer.
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 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.
Should Compost be full of Bugs and Roaches?
Commercial compost should be sterile so if bought compost the answer is no.
Can you compost peanut butter?
No, it is not recommended to compost peanut butter as it can attract pests and animals to the compost pile.
