If we look for the word composting in an agronomic dictionary, I would define it as: “a system of treatment-stabilization of organic remains, based on a complex microbiological activity, carried out under controlled conditions (aerobic and thermophilic) through which a product usable as fertilizer, amendment or substrate ”.
The composting process ...
The composting process consists of the decomposition of organic matter ( organic remains). We can compost organic food remains, garden waste (leaves, branches, grass ...), hairs, spoiled food, etc.
This decomposition occurs through aerobic and thermophilic microorganisms (they need oxygen and live at high temperatures), so when we start composting, we will air the compost and place it in the sun. In addition, you have to keep in mind that it must be kept moist.
Compost
We will produce the compost in composters or in a lot in the garden. The composters are containers or deposits where we will introduce all the organic remains (if possible in wet and drier layers) where after a few months we will obtain compost to be used in our garden. There are composters of different materials (plastic, wood ...) and shapes. It would also be good to get an aerator or tools to move the compost in addition to pruning shears to cut branches and a shovel and wheelbarrow to extract the compost.
It consists of all plant debris being attacked by fungi and decomposing bacteria , fermenting and becoming a material that will improve the properties of farmland.
We will notice that it is ready to be used because it will have a very dark color and will not be hot (as there will be no more microbial activity).
In Planeta Huerto we have a wide variety of articles for composting , from composters, vermicomposters and aerators to composting accelerators. Animate and create your own compost!
