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A note from the field

Free compost & organic farming course

A free, step-by-step course on making compost and alternatives to imported peat.

Betna Akhdar Organic farming & compost 1 min read
Free compost & organic farming course
Preparing compost
Preparing home compost

Steps to make home compost

  1. Collect organic scraps

    Vegetable and fruit peels and plant residue.

  2. Alternate layers

    Alternate green and brown material layers.

  3. Keep it moist and aerated

    Turn the pile periodically and keep it moderately moist.

  4. Wait for it to mature

    Compost is ready within weeks to months depending on conditions.

  5. Use it in your garden

    Add it as a natural organic fertilizer instead of imported peat.

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