Experienced
gardeners know the value of compost. It invigorates soil, adding
organic matter and vital nutrients. Fortunately, making first-rate
compost is easy—especially if you have a Mantis ComposT-Twin,
the only drum composter with twin bins. Just follow these simple
steps:
Location, Location, Location
Place your Mantis ComposT-Twin in a location that is preferably
shady and out-of-the-way but still convenient to your kitchen
and garden.
Assemble Ingredients
The secret to great compost is a balance of green matter (i.e.,
fresh organic matter high in nitrogen, such as grass clippings
and vegetable wastes) and brown matter (i.e., dry organic matter
high in carbon, such as fallen leaves, straw, etc.). Your compost
material also needs air and water.
Chop Ingredients Before Adding
In a “cooking” compost mixture, billions of microorganisms
chew up organic matter, converting it to dark, rich humus. The
smaller the pieces, the faster this process takes place.
Mix and “Cook”
Turn the ComposT-Twin chamber daily to provide the air necessary
to “cook” the compost.
Add Water
As with all living things, bacteria need moisture to thrive.
Add water, if needed, to keep the pile moist but not soggy.
These Things Do Not Belong in a Compost Pile
• Bones, meats, dairy products, or any products that contain
animal fats.
• Dog or cat waste.
• Invasive plants (such as ivy and morning glory vines),
poisonous plants (including
poison oak and poison ivy), or invasive weeds. Check with your
County Extension
Office for recommendations.
• Plants that are diseased, insect-infested or treated
with pesticides or herbicides.
• Any non-organic materials such as plastics or synthetic
fibers.
Every Mantis ComposT-Twin comes with a free video and a “ComposT-Twin
Guide to Composting” booklet that answers many commonly
asked questions about compost and composting. For more information
about the Mantis ComposT-Twin click
here.
Experienced
gardeners know the value of compost. It invigorates soil, adding
organic matter and vital nutrients. Fortunately, making first-rate
compost is easy—especially if you have a Mantis ComposT-Twin,
the only drum composter with twin bins. Just follow these simple
steps:
