How to make compost

Compost is what takes place when organic materials (like food and tree leaves) breaks down to turn into organic, nutritious fertilizer for veggie growth. By composting food that you plan to throw away, the remaining vitamins and minerals get settled back to the soil and into the food we cultivate and eat. The option should be simple but many of us don’t have the slightest idea how to begin. Here is couple of guidelines to support you seal the beneficial nutrient loop.

Select an outdoor bin
Choose a compost bin that suits best for your room and lifestyle. In my opinion, I appreciate compost tumblers since they’re very easy to move around. However, I have to say that saving money is always tempting too. If budget is an issue here, you can use outdated shipping pallets to put together your own compost heap. To make great compost, you need a 50:50 mix of stuff that is rich in nitrogen and carbon. Nitrogen comes from rich, green material for example grass clippings. Carbon comes from brown stuff, such as woody stems and cardboard. For every container load of green material, you need to add the same quantity of brown. Shred woody stems prior to including them so that they break down quickly. Scrumple paper and leave egg boxes or loo rolls in one piece - these assist to keep the compost well aerated. 

Your compost may take somewhere around 2-6 months to be fully ready. It all is based on the dimensions of your ingredients and frequency of rotating (at least once a week). When the pile looks brown and crumbly and slightly sweet smelling, the activity is accomplished. 

Now, go for it! And don’t ignore to use the finished compost to your garden plants to make your remedy more effective!

Read more about composters here and here.