- ‘Cold’ composting is the easiest way to deal with relatively small amounts of material that small households tend to generate. A simple heap enclosed by steel posts and chicken wire can be added to as required at the top. A gap is left at the bottom of the heap so that the rotted compost can be removed as it reaches maturity.
- ‘Hot’ Composting is the quickest way to deal with larger amounts of organic waste and because it reaches such high temperatures it will cook any pathogens pests or seeds in the pile, making it one of the cleanest and fastest ways to produce your own compost.
- To speed up composting chop organic materials into small pieces. Paper should be shredded before adding, and any woody or bulky materials should also be broken up as much as possible.
Composting Ideas for Small Spaces
- If it is impossible to have a compost bin or heap a simple alternative is to dig a shallow hole and bury your organic waste. The earthworms will multiply in the soil and digest the added material as well as cultivate it for you.
- Worm farms are a good way of composting relatively small amounts of organic materials, particularly kitchen scraps. Self-contained worm farms are available that will do the job with a minimum of fuss.
- Liquid exudates can be collected from the base of most commercially available worm farms. This liquid should be diluted 1 in 10 and is a wonderful liquid feed for your garden.
- Bokashi Buckets are also a great way to compost your kitchen scraps in a small space. These are particularly useful for anyone with a small garden, courtyard or apartment as they are odour-free, clean and efficient.
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