what is compost?

Answer 1

Rotted down materials, on a small scale normally househol waste, but on a indstrial scale Given enough time, all biodegradable material will compost. However, not all compost feedstocks are appropriate for backyard composting.

Certain substances should not be composted by the average homeowner, as they require more sophisticated systems, competent management, and more efficient, cost-competitive, environmentally sound technology.

normally peat mixed with organic matter. peat free composts area avialibale.

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Answer 2

What to Compost
~ fruit and vegetable scraps, meal leftovers
~ tea bags, coffee grinds and filters
~ egg shells
~ leaves and grass clippings
~ sawdust and wood shavings
~ straw and twigs
~ seaweed
~ manure from free-range animals
~ garden cuttings and old plants
~ wood ash
You can also add garden soil to your compost. A layer of soil will help to mask any odours, and micro-organisms in the soil will accelerate the composting process. Do not compost meat, bones or fish scraps (they will attract pests), perennial weeds (they can be spread with the compost) or diseased plants. Do not not include pet manures in compost that will be used on food crops. Banana peels, peach peels and orange rinds may contain pesticide residue, and should be kept out of the compost. Black walnut leaves should not be composted.

For kitchen wastes, keep a Iarge plastic container with a lid and a handle under the sink. Chop up any large chunks before you toss them in. When the container is full, then empty it into the compost pile. This reduces the number of trips you'll have to make.

With yard and garden wastes, different materials will decompose at different rates but they will all break down eventually. If you want to speed up the composting process, chop the larger material into smaller pieces. Leaves and grass clippings are also excellent for compost, but should be sprinkled into the bin with other materials, or put on in thin layers. Otherwise they will mat together and take longer to compost.

Answer 3

Compost is the aerobically decomposed remnants of organic materials (those with plant and animal origins). Compost is used in gardening and agriculture as a soil amendment, and commercially by the landscaping and container nursery industries. It is also used for erosion control, land/stream reclamation, wetland construction, and as landfill cover (see compost uses). Compost is also used as a seed starting medium generally mixed with a small portion of sand for improved drainage.

Answer 4

Compost is a mixture of decayed organic material that's used for fertilizing and conditioning soil.

Answer 5

a decomposition of unwanted wastes vit d help of bacteria 2 prepare a material which is useful 2 help d farmers in growing their fields good.

Answer 6

Decayed organic waste It is used as manure for plants.

Answer 7

DE-composition of organic matter, mostly vegetation, it breaks down leaving dirt rich in nutrients

Answer 8

aerobically biodegraded organic matter.

Answer 9

unwanted wastes!!