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Compost Farming:
Just as a farmer can increase crop yields by creating ideal growing conditions through
cultivating, fertilizing and watering, at home we can speed up the compost process by
creating ideal conditions, too. Some pointers for compost farming include:
Adequate watering – Lack of water is the most common problem for most home composting. Composted materials should be moist, but not dripping wet. Cover piles with dark plastic or tarp if your compost is drying out.
Balanced Nutrients – Compost organisms thrive on a 1:2 diet of nitrogen and carbon. For rapid decomposition, mix one part of nitrogen-rich green wastes, such as grass clippings, with two parts of carbon-rich brown wastes, such as dead leaves or corn stalks.
Aeration – A steady supply of air is required for efficient composting. Turning or mixing a compost pile will help air reach the center. A wide variety of multiple-bin composting systems and rotating drum composters are available to simplify turning the compost. A pitch fork also works well.
Surface area – The more surface area bacteria have to work on, the faster your yard waste will decompose. To speed up the composting, you can run over the material with a lawnmower or put it through a shredder.
Home Composting Made Easy!
Go to this very helpful website to find out all you need to know about Home Composting.
