Composting
What is Composting?
The process of recycling organic matter
Turns organic matter into fertilizer to be used for plants
Where do we Compost?
Gardens
Composting Facilities
Farms
How long does it take to Compost?
Garden
Composting Facilities/Tech
From 6 months to 2 years
From 3 to 20 hours
How do we Compost Efficiently?
Mix the compost pile regularly
Shred the organic material for composting
Use a compost activator which will make it easier to get started
Get help from critters such as Worms
Use a bigger Compost pile
Benefits of Composting
Improves plant growth and health.
Provides plant nutrients in a stable organic form.
Improves physical, biological, and chemical soil properties.
Conserves water.
Reduces erosion.
Suppress plant diseases and pests.
Reduce or eliminate the need for chemical fertilizers.
Disadvantages of Composting
Compost quality really depends on the ingredients put in
Compsting is a very slow process doing it the traditional way
Composting can spread diseases
Some types of Organic Matter are not suitable for Composting
Composting can contain damaging components