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Configuration (contained or uncontained piles) to employ, location (kitchen, yard) to select, materials (carbon- and nitrogen-rich indoor and outdoor recyclables), and uses (amendment, fertilizer, mulch) to prioritize are compost strategies. The term strategy refers to the realization of large-scale, long-term planning, all of which is involved in the above-mentioned decision-making.
Compost at the bottom of the container has been there longest and will be the most decomposed of the pile.
What else can I help you with?
Do you need to put crockery in the bottom of a plant container before filling with compost?
i never have and my tomato plants came out nice and yellow
Is a liter of compost the same as a liter of water?
No, compost is bulky and will have air-spaces. So less compost can be packed into the litre container. Water is a liquid and will fill the container completely, and will be heavier.
Why does a compost heap have slits at the bottom?
A compost heap has slits at the bottom so that oxygen can circulate through the dirt.
Do you read a miniscus from top to bottom or bottom to top?
You read a meniscus from the bottom to the top by looking at the lowest point of the curved surface of a liquid in a container. This is where the measurement is taken for volume.
How can I effectively plant in compost without soil?
To effectively plant in compost without soil, you can use a method called "container gardening." Fill a container with compost, plant your seeds or seedlings in the compost, and make sure to water and care for the plants regularly. The compost will provide nutrients for the plants to grow without the need for traditional soil.
What is a compost bin made out of?
Metal, plastic and wood are materials that are used to make compost bins. The container has to cooperate with cutting or drilling bottom, side and top openings for aeration and drainage. It must be immobile and sheltered from storms, sunlight, traffic, wildlife and winds.
What tools are used to make compost?
Containers can be used to put the composting materials, but you don't have to use one. If you use a container and it does not tumble the compost, you will need to tumble it yourself and there are ususally handles for that pupose. If you do not use a container, you will need a pitchfork or other tool to mix the compost with.
Why are my worms going to the bottom of the compost bin?
Worms go to the bottom of the compost bin to seek moisture, cooler temperatures, and to find food sources that have settled there.
What supplies or money do you need to compost?
Drills or screwdrivers, hoses, moisture and temperature gauges, rakes, shovels and watering cans are the supplies that are needed to compost. Metal, plastic or wood is needed if a compost bin is to be built instead of digging a compost pit or establishing a compost heap or pile. A container must be cooperative with supplemental watering and turning alternate layers of carbon- and nitrogen-rich recyclables and have bottom, side and top openings to facilitate aeration and prevent mildew and mold from forming.
Do earthworms produce feces?
Yes, earthworms do produce and excrete feces. Some people use worms to help compost organic matter into soil since they break down minerals as they are passed through the body. Then the compost people can collect what they call "worm tea" from the bottom of the container to use as fertilizer.
How can I ensure that my compost bins are rodent-proof?
To ensure your compost bins are rodent-proof, use a sturdy container with a tight-fitting lid, avoid putting meat or dairy products in the compost, and regularly turn the compost to discourage rodents from nesting.
How do you measure 1 liter of compost?
The easiest way is to find a container that holds a litre, and fill it with compost. Half a full size fizzy drink bottle will work.
