Compost bin question

Thebanktella

Thebanktella

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So I’ve built a outside compost bin , the question for have is I know the microbial herd is what breaks down organic matter , so would brewing compost teas and throwing that in my compost bin assist or speed up the time it takes to break down the organic matter I put in there ? Obv having the right greens and browns in there to cook it , but just as an added boost , or using lab as well ? Any help will be greatly appreciated
 
MustangStudFarm

MustangStudFarm

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Thebanktella said:
would brewing compost teas and throwing that in my compost bin assist or speed up the time it takes to break down the organic matter I put in there
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Yes, it is putting the bacterial/fungal culture into the compost. Your on the right path and you can actually add extra molasses or sugar/brown sugar to kickstart the micro-herd. Also adding things like oatmeal or corn meal(others too) will get that thermal compost started. I happen to use home-made Grokashi during the winter to keep the worms warm.
 
Thebanktella

Thebanktella

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MustangStudFarm said:
Yes, it is putting the bacterial/fungal culture into the compost. Your on the right path and you can actually add extra molasses or sugar/brown sugar to kickstart the micro-herd. Also adding things like oatmeal or corn meal(others too) will get that thermal compost started. I happen to use home-made Grokashi during the winter to keep the worms warm.
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I actually have Bokashi bran here at home what I do is a make a Bokashi batch in the house once it’s been fermenting for about a week or two I will dig a hole in the center of the compost heap and toss it in
 
Stukid

Stukid

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For years, I've had a compost bin in back yard. Always just threw grass clippings in it, nothing really ever happened. The grass would eventually brown out. Never gave it a real thought. Then as I started a grow project, I watched some YouTube videos, and used that info to get my bin cooking!
Between browns, greens & kitchen scraps this bad boy is really hot. I turn it it every 3 days or so, keep it moist, not soaked. No meat or onions, but everything else. As hot as the center is, I could probably toss in meat and or onions in the center, and they would decompose fast!. I never added any nutes to it, other than grass, leaves, and typical kitchen scraps. When I handle the compost, it smells very earthy, rich and amazing. Next years crop will be grown in a super soil!
 
Thebanktella

Thebanktella

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Stukid said:
For years, I've had a compost bin in back yard. Always just threw grass clippings in it, nothing really ever happened. The grass would eventually brown out. Never gave it a real thought. Then as I started a grow project, I watched some YouTube videos, and used that info to get my bin cooking!
Between browns, greens & kitchen scraps this bad boy is really hot. I turn it it every 3 days or so, keep it moist, not soaked. No meat or onions, but everything else. As hot as the center is, I could probably toss in meat and or onions in the center, and they would decompose fast!. I never added any nutes to it, other than grass, leaves, and typical kitchen scraps. When I handle the compost, it smells very earthy, rich and amazing. Next years crop will be grown in a super soil!
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thanks for advice bro i will do that for sho
 
Silky T

Silky T

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Thebanktella said:
So I’ve built a outside compost bin , the question for have is I know the microbial herd is what breaks down organic matter , so would brewing compost teas and throwing that in my compost bin assist or speed up the time it takes to break down the organic matter I put in there ? Obv having the right greens and browns in there to cook it , but just as an added boost , or using lab as well ? Any help will be greatly appreciated
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Having the right greens and browns for sure, but what will speed up the process is molasses. That sticky stuff attracts all the microbes you're wanting to break that shit down. Just pour it around your compost if you're bin is on the ground (some ppl build out their bins). Put the molasses straight on the ground around and close to the compost.
 
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