What is compost? 5 tips to do it at home

Compost or compost is a product obtained from different materials of organic origin, which are subjected to a controlled biological oxidation process called composting.

It has an earthy appearance, free of odors and pathogens, it is used as a base fertilizer and as a partial or total substitute for chemical fertilizers.

For anyone who is new to composting, or for those who simply want to improve their compost, we have put together a summary so that you can get it.

In today’s blog, we bring you 5 tips to do it at home. We will tell you about it in the following lines!

Fundamental keys to compost

The 5 fundamental keys are:

Buy a proper compost bin

If you are going to buy a compost bin, we recommend that it be not very large, as it will be perfect for a small garden or patio.

Choose the perfect place to leave it

It’s best placed in a well-drained, level spot, which will prevent excess water and help worms get in and get on with the job of breaking down the contents.

Let the worms do the hard work

Nature has provided us with the perfect waste disposal solution: worms. They can live their whole lives in the dark, and they also love the humid atmosphere.

On the other hand, they will eat the waste material you put in and turn it into compost.

The tiger worm is the most efficient worm we know of, and it loves to eat organic waste.

Put the correct elements

Things that make for good compost include vegetable peels, fruit waste, tea bags, plant pruning, and grass cutting. These decompose quickly and provide significant amounts of nitrogen and moisture.

It’s also good to include things like egg cartons, crumpled paper, and fallen leaves. These rot more slowly, but provide vital fiber and carbon; They also allow significant pockets of air to form in the mix. Crushed eggshells can be included to add helpful minerals.

Let the air in

Adding crumpled pieces of cardboard is an easy way to create pockets of air that will help keep compost healthy.

Air can also be added by mixing the contents.

Today’s blog ends here.

We hope you liked it a lot!