Composting 101 | страница 15

Easy Compost Recipe ⊷ Choose a 4x8 foot area, preferably shaded, where water does not collect when it rains ⊷ Cover half the area with a 6-inch layer of leaves. Water thoroughly ⊷ Add a 2-inch layer of grass clippings and any fruit/vegetable scraps. (You may also use cottonseed meal or coffee grounds) ⊷ Mix this layer into the layer below and re-water ⊷ Top with another 2-inch layer of leaves ⊷ Repeat steps 3 through 5 as ingredients are available. (Note that the top layer of the pile should be at least 4 inches of leaves covering all food materials). Build the pile to 3 feet high if possible. *Remember to turn your pile every two weeks, adding water as you go.