I'm considering getting one of those CompostTumblers (the name brand ones, not a knock-off). I've been getting info in the mail on them for years and they look really great... IF everything they say about them is true. But I am really more interested in knowing what actual PEOPLE think about them. Do you have one? Does it work as easy/well as they say it does? Would you suggest it? Have you had problems with one? Etc? Or... do you have a cheaper suggestion that works well? No compost piles or other hard-work/stinky options. Thanks!
2007-02-26 05:36:27 · 3 answers · asked by kittikatti69 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
I have one and use it for kitchen waste, etc. It is ok, but it really doesn't handle that much material. You have to have the compost material in them for at least 60 days to break down the waste. So, if the barrel is 1/2 full at 60 days, and you add more, the clock starts over again. It may be better if you had two, one composting, and the other being filled.
I also use vermiculture. This is a 5 bin system that uses red worms to compost. It handles all my kitchen waste. I have it set up in my kitchen, with NO odor. Once all 5 trays are full, remove the bottom tray and you have fantastic compost for your plants. Also the liquid "worm tea" that drains from the bottom is excellent for your plants. Oh yeah, the worms don't like onions. Check out this link.
http://www.composters.com/docs/worms.html
I have the one they call the worm tower. You will need a pound of worms to start, they will reproduce to the size and amount of waste you put in. Questions, just ask!
2007-02-26 05:47:45 · answer #1 · answered by Bare B 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My compost tumbler works well although it slows down when new material is added but still produces high quality compost without to much effort. RAS
2017-01-22 18:37:00 · answer #2 · answered by Richard 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-02 00:48:39 · answer #3 · answered by boice 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋