Compost: Organic Fertilizer

© Sally Morton

Compost is an organic fertilizer and mulch. Learn how to make organic fertilizer in a compost pile and benefits of compost as organic fertilizer and mulch.

Benefits of using compost as an organic fertilizer and mulch:

Make Compost in a Compost Pile Using Two Methods: Cold or Hot

Cold Organic Fertilizer Method or Cold Compost Method Using a Compost Pile

Hot Organic Fertilizer/Compost Method Using a Compost Pile

Compost and Vegetable Garden Tips

• The more you "turn" the compost pile, the faster it will decompose.

• Use layers of cornstalks and straw for better aeration.

• The more manure, grass, and leaves you layer on the compost pile, the faster it will decompose.

• For a fast organic compost pile, mix 1/3 horse manure and 2/3 leaves or grass.

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Copyright May 2006 by Sally Morton.


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