Can your product be use in a compost pile?
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I am no expert by any means but from my experience from growing tomatoes in tubs, This product in my opinion could really boast any compost and enhance the growth of just about any plant. Think of it as like giving missing vitamins to a human. You will see a huge difference in the health of the plant with this stuff. After reading the other answers, I would probably not use in compost but would dip the roots in it or mix in right where the plant roots are when you are ready to plant. If you just want something to enhance your yard--try manure tea. Easy to make. Hope that helps !!
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That would just be wasteful; would provide absolutely no benifit, and it would destroy the mycorrhizae. They need living roots to attach themselves to, otherwise; after you've woken them up from their stasis, they will die. Hope this helps!
1531264
No. Mycorrhizae fungi only becomes active when it comes in contact with a living root system.
1758386
you could, but i wouldn't recommend it as it is a bit expensive for that purpose. but it is one of the best compostable waste bags i've found... very strong and excellent for wet compostables.
1001946
The three holes through which the material drops are not large, maybe 1" by 1/2" or so. Also, the stirrer inside the bucket is basicallly a cotter key type of device, sort of like a 2" long bobby pen that whirls. So, while I've never tried it, I doubt that it would be a good job of spreading compost. I think it would just clog up.
154855
I can't say what the "correct" way is but I would mix up a solution of lower ph and then spray it on the compost.
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We do, and I cannot think of a reason why you could not. We make about a dozen shots of espresso a day and dump most of the pucks into the compost. Caveat: we do use a "biobag" to line the pail, so the grounds are not in contact with the stainless steel. But even so, I think you could probably dump them right into the unlined pail without a problem.
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Yes. Rain will get into your composter via the vent holes along the edge, but you will have to monitor the moisture in your mix according to your climate, what you put in to compost and the location of your composter. Mine is in partial shade, I live where it rains a fair amount during the summer, and I compost a lot of juicy stuff like banana peels, used coffee grounds, grass clippings, & spoiled veggies. I rarely have to add moisture to my mix. If my composter was in direct sun all day or I lived in a drier climate, I assume I'd have to add more water more often. More experienced gardeners than me have told me that the secret to good composting is checking it occaissionally (but not fussing over it) and adding the right amount of what's needed when it's needed.
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you would have to put a hole in the center and insert it down the shaft, inside the metal basket. I have a friend that does this, but I see no real advantage to this. I just put my grounds in a container after use, and use for compost.
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Haven't done it yet but it seems that the easiest way would be simply to lift the bin off the compost. It's not heavy but it might take two people because of the size. Sift whatever compost is ready, then put the bin back and toss whatever's not ready back in.
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No you can't use half a bag. I use my bags twice before composting them though. Make 5 gallons; funnel the rest into old jugs, give to friends, or use to beautify your surrounding areas.
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Just turn the compost every few weeks. Shouldn't be a problem. Check your ratio of brown material to green.
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That might be true for some types of weeds. Or if you didn't follow with compost. I have found that the combination of using this tool and then applying 2 inches of compost to work very well.
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Both prior answers are correct. That said, I never had a problem adding my compost to my garden. What hasn't finished composting will continue to compost/decay in the garden. No differently than when you turn over the garden in the fall and the remnants of the last growing season compost into the soil. I always keep a small amount (a bucketful) of the old compost in the composter to start the next batch. Don't want to loose those good microbes!
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If you keep enough moisture in compost it will be alright. Best if you do some research on composting on the internet. Our units are about 15 to 20 feet from them house and we have two right next to each other and have no problem.
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Hi Elizabeth...not a dumb question at all! These cups won't compost in a home environment, unless you shred each cup into tiny pieces. Otherwise, you can take them to a commercial compositor. http://www.findacomposter.com Good luck ;)
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You can use the Compost Caddy without bags, but that would require constant cleaning of the container. The bags are WONDERFUL and make it very easy to just lift the bag out of the Compost Caddy and place it in our compost bin.
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Absolutely, you want to fill the hopper ¾ full with dry leaves and slowly push them down with a soft wood stick. Have a pan underneath the machine to collect the mulch. For material I am going to compost, I run it through the machine twice. Great machine that reduces my compost time from 3 months to 10 days
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This is intended to mix into you garden soil. However, I DID use it in containers [because the price was so good] but I mixed it half and half with potting soil and that has worked nicely.