Composting Composting Compost is the decomposed remnants of organic materials (those with plant and animal origins). Compost is used in gardening and agriculture, mixed in with the soil. It improves soil structure, increases the amount of organic matter, and provides nutrients. Biodegradation is the means by which organic matter is recycled in its environment. ...more on Wikipedia about "Compost"
Compost Tea is a liquid solution or suspension made by steeping compost in water. This tea is used either as a foliar feed or as a soil drench. ...more on Wikipedia about "Compost tea"
Compost windrow turners were developed to produce compost on a large scale. They are a traditionally a large machine that straddles a windrow of approximately eight feet high by 13 feet across. Although smaller machines exist for smaller windrows, most operations need the larger machines to be efficient. Turners drive through the windrow at a slow rate of forward movement. They have a steel drum with paddles that are rapidly turning. As the turner moves through the windrow, fresh air containing oxygen is injected into the compost by the drum/paddle assembly and waste gases produced by harmful bacteria are eliminated. The oxygen feeds the beneficial composting bacteria and thus speeds the eventual composting process. This process is then extended by windrow dynamics. ...more on Wikipedia about "Compost windrow turner"
Composting toilets use biological processes to deal with the disposal and processing of human excrement into organic compost material. ...more on Wikipedia about "Composting toilet"
Container composting - There are sound reasons for composting in containers, although there is debate as to whether slatted or closed sided bins are preferable, for this will affect air circulation within the compost pile, as well as the potential for heat loss. The Indore method developed by Sir Albert Howard and the Shewell Cooper method favour slats, while the New Zealand Box method advocates the use of closed sides. There are also differences between these techniques in terms of activators (that is, high nitrogen content organic substances to stimulate high bacterial activity within the heap, e.g., urine, grass mowings, comfrey leaves, etc.) and materials used. However, most agree that a good mixture of carbon and nitrogenous materials, usually created in layers and on a base consisting of rougher, stemmy material (to encourage air circulation) that is in contact with the soil are essential to all successful composting processes. ...more on Wikipedia about "Container composting"
The German (or 'Magic') mound composting method is a good way of dealing with excess amounts of woody garden wastes, e.g., prunings, hedge clippings, brassica stems, brashwood, etc. ...more on Wikipedia about "German mound"
High-fibre composting is a system which has been developed and trialled at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) in Wales with promising results so far. It consists of adding all cardboard (including packaging, ...more on Wikipedia about "High fibre composting"
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A hotbed is an environment conducive to rapid growth or development. The term has varying, specific meanings in diverse fields, such as economics and biology. ...more on Wikipedia about "Hotbed"
"Humanure" is a neologism designating human waste (feces and urine) that is recycled via composting for agricultural or other purposes. The term was popularized by The Humanure Handbook, a 1994 book by Joseph Jenkins that advocates the use of this organic soil amendment. ...more on Wikipedia about "Humanure"
Leaf mould is a form of compost produced by the breakdown of shrub and tree leaves. ...more on Wikipedia about "Leaf mold"
In agriculture and gardening, mulch is a protective cover placed over the soil, primarily to modify the effects of the local climate. A wide variety of natural and synthetic materials are used. ...more on Wikipedia about "Mulch"
Rice hulls (or rice husks) are the hard protecting coverings of grains of rice. In addition to protecting rice during the growing season, rice hulls can be put to use as building material, fertilizer, or fuel. ...more on Wikipedia about "Rice hulls"
Sebakh (Arabic, ( IPA: /sε'bɔk/, and less commonly transliterated as sebbakh) is an Aramaic word which translates to " dry land" in English. This term is used to described decomposed organic material that can be employed both as an agricultural fertilizer and as a fuel for fires. ...more on Wikipedia about "Sebakh"
Sheet composting is the process of composting organic matter directly onto the soil as a mulch and letting it decay there, ...more on Wikipedia about "Sheet composting" www.shortopedia.com - now!
Spent mushroom compost is the residual compost waste generated by the mushroom production industry. It is easily available, and its formulation consists of a combination of wheat straw, dried blood, horse manure and ground chalk, composted together. It is an excellent source of humus, although much of its nitrogen content will have been used up by the growing mushrooms. It remains, however, a good source of general nutrients (0.7% N, 0.3% P, 0.3% K plus a full range of trace elements), as well as a useful soil conditioner. However, due to its chalk content, it is highly alkaline, and should not be used on acid-loving plants, nor should it be applied too frequently, as it will overly raise the soil's pH levels. ...more on Wikipedia about "Spent mushroom compost"
A Tree Bog is a form of compost toilet which has willows, nettles and other nutrient hungry plants planted around it. The faeces is held in a chamber open to the air which allows it to decompose rapidly feeding the trees around it. Unlike a conventional compost toilet a tree bog should never need emptying. Effectively it is a system for converting human faeces to bio-mass. ...more on Wikipedia about "Tree bog"
Vermicompost (or Worm Compost) the process of using earthworms to breakdown kitchen and garden waste, to create a faster than normal composting. Compared to ordinary soil, the earthworm castings (the material produced from the digestive tracts of worms) contain five times more nitrogen, seven times more phosphorus and 11 times more potassium. They are rich in humic acids and improve the structure of the soil. ...more on Wikipedia about "Vermicompost"
In agriculture, windrow composting is the production of compost by piling organic matter, like animal manure and crop residues, in long rows ( windrows). This method is suited to producing large volumes of compost. ...more on Wikipedia about "Windrow composting"
A worm ranch is a term for a structure used to breed worms, a process also known as vermicomposting which can be done either for home use or on a commercial sale. Worms may be used as pet food for fish, snakes, turtles, frogs, as well as insect-eating birds and lizards. Worms may be used to improve soil conditions and as fishing bait. Home worm ranches are inexpensive to set up and maintain. They generally consist of an enclosed container of variable length and width, with a minimum depth of 6 inches. Buckets, trash bins and plastic boxes are also frequently used. Whatever it is, it will have holes in the bottom for drainage covered by fine mesh to prevent escapees. It should also have a lid as worms will escape if given the chance to do so. It should be kept between 40 and 90 degrees farenheight, ideally 70 degrees. ...more on Wikipedia about "Worm ranch"
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