Thursday, February 11, 2010
ANYONE CAN COMPOST
Anyone can compost, and just about anything that once lived is suitable for composting.
A compost pile doesn't have to be anything fancy. You don't need a special bin or container. Organic material will eventually break down into humus, no matter how or where it is stored. However, some sort of barrel, box or bin will keep your backyard compost pile tidier, keep the neighbors happier, and discourage rodents, flies, and other animal pests.
There are dozens of composters available for the home gardener today.
Compost basics
Plant material can be turned into compost in as little as two weeks, or it can take as much as a year. The speed at which the decomposition occurs depends on the size of the material you are composting, The process is speeded up even further by keeping the pile moist and turning it regularly to expose all of the material to the air.
The natural process of composting is carried out by the thousands of micro-organisms which live naturally in soil. These organisms, like all living things, need food, air and water. They feed on the organic waste materials, converting it into compost. This process generates sufficient heat to keep the organisms going as well as killing off most harmful bacteria and weed seeds. As the organic matter is consumed, the available oxygen diminishes, and the temperature in the middle of the pile will begin to drop, slowing the process to a stop. Turning or stirring the pile frequently puts more oxygen into the pile and the heat will build again, speeding the process along. The pile should be kept moist, but never soggy.
A compost pile doesn't have to be anything fancy. You don't need a special bin or container. Organic material will eventually break down into humus, no matter how or where it is stored. However, some sort of barrel, box or bin will keep your backyard compost pile tidier, keep the neighbors happier, and discourage rodents, flies, and other animal pests.
There are dozens of composters available for the home gardener today.
Compost basics
Plant material can be turned into compost in as little as two weeks, or it can take as much as a year. The speed at which the decomposition occurs depends on the size of the material you are composting, The process is speeded up even further by keeping the pile moist and turning it regularly to expose all of the material to the air.
The natural process of composting is carried out by the thousands of micro-organisms which live naturally in soil. These organisms, like all living things, need food, air and water. They feed on the organic waste materials, converting it into compost. This process generates sufficient heat to keep the organisms going as well as killing off most harmful bacteria and weed seeds. As the organic matter is consumed, the available oxygen diminishes, and the temperature in the middle of the pile will begin to drop, slowing the process to a stop. Turning or stirring the pile frequently puts more oxygen into the pile and the heat will build again, speeding the process along. The pile should be kept moist, but never soggy.
HOW TO INSTALL
1. Place the bin in the backyard or on the roof top, preferably on a platform or rest each of the three legs of the bin on a brick at soil level.
2. Fill the bottom of the bin till the first hole level with an admixture of 1/3 top soil and 2/3 vegetable matter of dried and fresh leaves including vegetable waste. Add one packet of bioculam powder ( catalytical activator)
2. Fill the bottom of the bin till the first hole level with an admixture of 1/3 top soil and 2/3 vegetable matter of dried and fresh leaves including vegetable waste. Add one packet of bioculam powder ( catalytical activator)
supplied along with the bin an sprinkle water to wet the leaves and not the extent of raining outside the bin.
3. Keep putting organic wastes like vegetable peels, vegetable cuttings, garden sweepings into the bin adding water to wet the wastes.
PRECAUTIONS
1. Do not put any non bio-degradable products like paper , glass or metal components in the bin.
2.Avoid adding cooked food or non-vegetarian food .
3. Do not tilt the bin with material inside as it could damage the bin.
2.Avoid adding cooked food or non-vegetarian food .
3. Do not tilt the bin with material inside as it could damage the bin.
COMPOST COLLECTION
1. When the bottom matter turns blackish after a month or so, open the door or lift the mesh and scoop the composte matter.
2.If there are any undecomposed matter put it back into the bin along with a handful of compost.
3. Use the compost for your garen and watch your flowers bloom .
2.If there are any undecomposed matter put it back into the bin along with a handful of compost.
3. Use the compost for your garen and watch your flowers bloom .
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