Compost in 40 gallon Containers for Container Gardening-Recycle your trash for compost

[tylertyler82]

Do you have to have different types of compost for different types of plants? I want to plant carrots, tomatoes, onions, lettuce, kale, spinach, chard, and watermelon. Can this type of compost work for all of these plants or do I need to maintain a certain acidity for the different plants? I have a vermicompost bin now and I put all of my food scraps and shredded paper into that. Could I just add leaves and coffee grounds to that to make it easier?

[CanadianOrganik420]

ever tried making a tea , you aerate it for 24-48hours , i use eggs shells , coffee grinds and tea bags.. i put it all in a pair of panty hose and then put it in my bucket with a air pump and an airstone in it and BAMM there u go compost tea you can dilute it or give it full strength your choice, then u keep it in the fridge for 7-10days , but after 4 ide say toss it when it starts to stink

[GoingOrganic1]

@CanadianOrganik420 Thanks for your comment. I've been thinking about trying it. It is planting season and right now I'm busy sprouting seeds and getting the containers set up. I really want to start building a chicken coop next. But compost tea is definitely on the list.

[yourgardens]

awesome information!

[GoingOrganic1]

@yourgardens Thanks for your omment!

[jimmie200]

You gave an excellent explanation of composting. Thank you.

[GoingOrganic1]

@jimmie200 Thanks for your comment.

[Organigasmic]

That sounds like some powerful good compost. Some great information as well.

[GoingOrganic1]

@Organigasmic Thanks! I'm working on an update video. Experimenting with ways to speed up composting.

[Organigasmic]

@GoingOrganic1 Vermicomposting seems to be the fastest most efficient and arguably produces the richest compost. Although I do have an idea for an overnight nitrogen material (mainly green leafy plant trimmings) conversion but it will have to wait until summer. If it works out I'll post it.

[GoingOrganic1]

@Organigasmic I've had trouble keeping the worms warm this winter. The rest of the family is not as excited about composting, so I have to keep them out of the house. It has worked out the best to put them in the ground in an old greenhouse. The temp in the bed will still go down into the 50's, since we have had some unusually cold weather here in Florida this winter. At those temps, they are very sluggish and not interested in composting. I'm looking forward to them catching up this summer

[GoingOrganic1]

@Organigasmic Overnight nitrogen material conversion sounds interesting.

[naztazia]

Great video!

[GoingOrganic1]

@naztazia  Thanks!

[jihadacadien]

I'd like to approuve your vid as a response...but it's not showing up in my account ...?...

[jihadacadien]

Cool video! Composting should be encouraged a lot more. I use can like this during the winter ;)

[GoingOrganic1]

@jihadacadien Thanks for your comment. I'm really getting into composting. Hopefully in the summer, I'll start adding worm castings to improve on it even more.

[jihadacadien]

@GoingOrganic1 Add dead leaves...the worms will climb up in the compost and leave their own castings in it ;)

[GoingOrganic1]

I clicked on the dislike button by mistake.  Does anyone know how to undo the dislike button?

[SSanf]

Any idea how long it will take for your mixture to turn into usable dirt?

[GoingOrganic1]

@SSanf Thank you for your question. I am allowing 3 months for the composting to complete. By using the black garbage bags, it may compost sooner. I want to plant veggies in the containers in the beginning of March.

[lovingmygarden]

Thanks for posting this video, Carol. This is really a great way to make good use of trash at home. Recycling trash for compost is a great way to save on fertilizer for plants because these organic materials can also be a great addition to cultivating the finest plants. Going organic is really something beneficial for the plants as well for the environment. Thanks for all the tips and for enumerating all the trash that can be used to create compost.

[GoingOrganic1]

@lovingmygarden Thanks for your comments. I'm enjoying learning to go organic and I can't wait to start planting this spring. I think that there are many ways that people can be organic and not have to pay for high priced fertilizers. There is so much sitting in the landfills that could be used to build up the soil at our homes.