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Perhaps one of the more common puzzlers encountered with composting is the management of compost materials when one only has a single compost tumbler. Although single compost tumblers are cheaper, buyers often face the problem of what to do or how to manage the incoming organic waste while the tumbler is busy cooking the present batch.
What the Manuals Say
Adding to the dilemma is what most compost tumblers’ manuals recommend: fully loading the composter and not adding additional compostable wastes once the lid has been closed.
Most composters can finish the whole process and make good, rich compost in 6 weeks or so. Until then you would have to find a way to manage the everyday turnout of organic wastes within those 6 weeks. So what can be done that’s both practical and effective?
Well, what you can do is leave space for the fresh trash on top, letting it rest while becoming rich. You can then mix it in with the old by turning. Another idea is to throw in some fresh worms to speed up the process and let the new compost catch up.
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Composting is relatively very easy and does not take a genius to get the ball rolling. Here are some composting basics you should know.
The whole process needs 3 basic components: Organic waste, Soil, and Water & Air. Use old newspapers, dead leaves or garden clippings, grass, kitchen wastes such as fruit and vegetable scraps, and woody materials. Refrain from putting dairy products, meat, leftovers and feces into the bin. The soil acts as a source for microorganisms, while water and air provides oxygen for decomposition.
Lay down a 3 inch layer of coarse plant materials such as small twigs for good aeration and drainage. You can then add leaves and other dry organic wastes from your garden, yard or kitchen. Pile it 8-10 inches thick. Nitrogen encourages microorganisms that speed up the decomposition process to thrive. Add some fresh grass clippings 2-3 inches in the pile or fresh horse manure as nitrogen sources. Others use synthetic fertilizer. Check your manual for the correct proportions.
Don’t forget to sprinkle some soil in every single layer in your compost pile for organisms to be thoroughly integrated in the set up. Moisten the pile but avoid getting it too soggy or wet. Turn it occasionally to facilitate oxygen flow.
These are just some of the basics. Make sure to read the tumbler composter manual and follow instructions to get the best results.
The Mantis Compost-Twin is an easy to use elevated with twin composting bins so you can cook in one and fill the other. The Mantis Compost-Twin is elevated 34″ off the ground for ease of adding material and removing material.
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