How to make compost

This how-to video by the nonprofit group Kitchen Gardeners International (http://KitchenGardeners.org ) shows you step-by-step instructions for successful organic composting.

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[kitchengardeners]

There isn't one definitive recipe for compost and different proportions can work. The ones included in the video are those proposed by Rodale (and other authorities) for a hot compost pile. It's true that there's a lot of nitrogen in 3 parts green to 1 part brown, but nitrogen is the "match" that sets a hot pile on fire.

[GummyTumor]

How many parts brown to green to baby should I be using?

[Hector Herrera]

Very Nice Tips

Thank You !!!



[classiclistener01]

Google 'Hot and Cold Composting" - it's a good article. Hot composting is faster but requires attention to keep carbon and nitrogen in the optimum ratio. Cold composting requires minimal effort but may a year or two to produce usable compost.

Hope this helps you! :)

[classiclistener01]

At 3:35 - I just read that the ratio of browns to greens should 'actually' be 4 parts browns (carbon) to 1 part greens (nitrogen). That's unless what I read is wrong - I read that too many greens can produce unwanted bacteria-killing acids and a rotten-egg odor (articles titled 'Composting For The Homeowner,' and, 'Gardening Know How').

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[nery colon]

great video. i have compost and using it when its done. i've notice that i put it in these big dog food bag and they work great but i dont't know what is hot composting and cold whats the difference? keep up the great work.

[wallybruno3245]

When you start to add fruit to your pile do you attract any mice or rats

[tappakeggaday1]

me either

[Oaklio]

Cute little gnome baby!

[Jeff Cram]

haha, rinds...oooo steam...i cant hear what your saying...i cant hear what your saying...i cant hear what your saying...oh ok...

[anyone else?]