Compost
Who am I?
Eric,
a NERD
Who am I?
Eric,
a NERD
Nurseryman Excited
Regarding Decomposition
What is compost?
What is compost?
Key Ingredients of Compost
Carbon
Nitrogen
Water
Biology
Air
Compost Feedstocks
High Carbon
High Nitrogen
Putting It All Together
R=
Q1(C1 x (100 - M1) + Q2(C2 x (100 - M2).....
Q1(N1 x (100 - M1) + Q2(N2 x (100 - M2).....
Putting It All Together, Accessibly
C:N Ratios are most important for hot composting
The “optimal” starting C:N ratio is 30-35:1
Putting It All Together, Accessibly
C:N Ratios are most important for hot composting
The “optimal” starting C:N ratio is 30-35:1
It doesn’t have to start out optimal
Methods of Composting
Static Compost Piles
Bioreactors
Turned Piles / Berkeley Method
Static Compost Methods
Static Compost Methods
Bioreactors
Bioreactors
Make a Plan
Gather Materials
Build
Wait
Enjoy
Turned Compost Piles
Composting is a hot topic
ABC’s of Three Bay Setups
ABC’s of Three Bay Setups
Always
Be
Composting!
Chicken Powered Compost
Photos from Justin Rhodes