Tag: composting

THE IMPORTANCE OF MOISTURE LEVELS IN THE COMPOST BIN

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  The humidity inside the compost container is a crucial factor for the proper functioning of the composting system. Especially when making composting at home in small containers, there are some factors that influence the whole process that must be taken into account. If these conditions are not monitored, the internal environment with its micro-organisms will suffer, as will our precious earthworms. Before discussing the influence that humidity has on the process, it is essential to make some background on the factors that determine the conditions within the worm compost…

HUMUS: What is it, How to Make it

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  Humus is nothing more than soil particularly rich in nutrients that are easily assimilated by the plant immediately. It is a true concentrate of elements such as carbon, nitrogen, iron, phosphorus, calcium and manganese, which are essential for the thriving and healthy growth of vegetation. Furthermore, by increasing the water retention capacity of the soil, humus makes it even more fertile. Biologically, humus acts as a source of energy for the development of microorganisms; without microorganisms humus would not exist, and finally without humus, life on our planet as…

HOW TO INTRODUCE WASTE IN THE COMPOST BIN

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  Here are some tips to feed the worms in your compost bin, introducing our  leftovers food while doing home composting. It’s not just about throwing as much food inside as possible. My worms have preferences: they eat less in fall and winter, while in spring and summer their appetite increases. Introducing too much waste in the compost bin is counterproductive. By observing how much waste has been left since the last time you fed them, you can quantify the amount of food to introduce. It is always good to…