PDC LESSON 7.8 COMPOST - COMMEN PROBLEMS

 

PERMA COURSE AGRO-ECONOMY

PDC LESSON 7.8 COMPOST - COMMEN PROBLEMS

 

Common problems


If the heap starts to smell unpleasant there may be too much nitrogen rich material. Add some dry straw etc.

If the compost heap smells sour, it might be too wet. Make sure it is covered in heavy rain.

You’ve done all the right things but nothing much is happening? Add some compost activators. Diluted urine is great! Next time you turn the heap you might like to place a dead chook etc. in the middle towards the bottom of the pile and add some more water if necessary. Compost will rot down to about 40% of its original size.

A good hint to finish off with. If toads are attracted to your compost heap you can be sure you’re doing it right. Toads are attracted to the bugs that are attracted to the compost, so next time you see them around don’t curse them, they might be trying to tell you something!

 

Text from the roots, Elisabeth Ferkonia (Aus.) PDC studied with Bill Mollison, Geoff Lawton


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