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Why compost does not mature for years: 3 possible mistakes
30.03.2024 01:30
Many summer residents complain that compost matures too slowly.
Why does organic material take years to decompose? Why does fertilizer take so long to acquire the required properties?
It is possible that this is happening due to the fault of the owner of the suburban area.
An expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", agronomist and landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh listed common mistakes due to which a gardener does not receive organic fertilizer for a long time.
Compost is being "prepared" in the wrong place
Placing a compost pile in an open and well-lit area is the wrong thing to do.
It is desirable that the organic matter be located in a shaded area.
Otherwise, the compost components will dry out quickly. But "organic matter" needs moisture!
In addition, in some cases it is advisable to dig a hole for the mass. First of all, we are talking about the situation when the soil on the site is dry.
Refusal to grind components
Before sending to a compost heap or pit, the component must be crushed.
Otherwise, the decomposition process will slow down.
Presence of layers
And we must not forget about the need for periodic mixing of the compost.
The mass should not be a combination of individual layers.
Earlier, summer residents were told about a miracle composition for obtaining sweet tomatoes.
