Question

My compost heap is underperforming lately, and I want to add a starter/booster.

Anyone have a suggestion/favorite?

FlippantLlama 8

Answer 1

Could just be the outside temperature, you need at least a constant 60F for it to work.

Answer 2

Fresh grass mowings in a bunch mixed in the center work well, if you don't have them at this time, then urine. I see several others have said that already, but I will add that it is best watered in the center with three/four times as much water, so do it in a bucket first.

Answer 3

Keep it warm and insulated.

Answer 4

Coffee grounds and raw egg shells used to work for me. And turn it daily

Answer 5

Pee in it. Urine is a quick way to heat up you compost

Answer 6

My late former father in law was a chemical engineer, he would save his urine and pour it on the compost heap. I asked him why he didn't just skip the measuring cup and go out to the heap, and he said, "neighbors." Apparently he would do it after dark, the measuring cup held the daylight hours output. TMI?

Answer 7

Mine is frozen solid, only suggestion I have is wait till spring

Answer 8

Coffee grounds are my go-to favorite....and if you ask your local coffee shop they'll save bags of left over grounds for you! I think Starbucks does this nation wide...but you'll have to just ask...


Author	Author:
Type of abuse	I think this violates the community guidelines. Chat or rant, adult content, spam, insulting other members I think this is illegal. Harm to minors, violence or threats, harassment or privacy invasion, impersonation or misrepresentation, fraud or phishing, etc.
Additional Details If Needed

Post a comment Author doesn't reply Reply Author doesn't reply Add Photo

Enjoy being online again!

10 comments

Recent Visitors 42

Photos 5,418 More

Members 1,540Top

Moderator

Related GroupsMore

Share this post with your group