Other ways to make compost

Other Ways to Make Compost

When we started on our composting journey, we were making hot composting piles which were producing compost in around six to eight weeks. This method, which we produced using windrows, was very labour intensive but very rewarding.

As we've scaled up production though, we now use precise measurements and machinery to help us create our compost to a farm scale.

If you aren't working at such large volumes though, there are many other ways of composting within the home and garden.

Bokashi Bin

A bokashi bin is a Japanese system of collecting food waste and fermenting it within a closed system. Bokashi bins are easy to use within the home environment, and all household kitchen waste - including fish, meat and bones - can be included.

Once collected, you sprinkle on fermented bran and leave the food waste to ferment for two to three weeks.

This is an anaerobic method of making compost, and, can be kept in the kitchen as it doesn't smell.

Once your compost has finished fermenting you can dig a hole in your garden and tip the mixture in, where it will continue to break down into excellent compost.

Worm Bin

If you have young kids, a great way to get them excited about the composting process is to invest in a worm bin. Ideally, you want to get a bin that's at least 1m x 1m x 1m to get the best out of your worms, but there are many more compact types available.