Composting FAQ's
Should I get a Bokashi Composter or an Outdoor Compost Bin?
Our Bokashi Composter is designed to collect kitchen scraps and initiate the breakdown of organic material. A compost bin or tumbler is primarily used to convert kitchen and garden waste into usable compost. If you live in a flat and don’t have a gar
What can I do if my compost is too wet?
If you do not have a lot of organic waste to compost, you can probably manage with one bin. For stand-alone composters it is recommended that you regularly remove the lower layers of finished compost, and redeposit unfinished material back into the b
What is the difference between a Bokashi Composter and Kitchen Caddy?
Our Bokashi Composters can accommodate all organic kitchen scraps (including meat, fish and dairy products). The addition of Bokashi microbes begins the process of decomposition through fermentation and minimizes any unpleasant odours. Emptying is on
Do I need more than one compost bin?
If you do not have a lot of organic waste to compost, you can probably manage with one bin. For stand-alone composters it is recommended that you regularly remove the lower layers of finished compost, and redeposit unfinished material back into the b
How often should I mix the compost?
You can make perfectly good compost without mixing or turning the heap, especially if you have mixed up the various types of material before adding them to the bin.If your compost tends to be rather too dry or too wet (or you are not sure how it is g
How do I get rid of ants in my heap?
Ants are just one of the many types of creature involved in the composting process so there is generally no need to try and get rid of them. If they are stinging ants, which are annoying you, mixing the contents of the bin regularly may get rid of th
Do I need to add a compost activator?
A compost activator is simply something that gets the composting process started.Grass clippings or other fresh green plant material will work as well as any activator that you could buy.
Why is it taking so long to get compost?
If you are new to composting, you may just need to be a little more patient. Composting is a biological process that does take time and slows down in cold weather. It will also be slower if the heap is too dry, or the contents are all rather tough. T
Can I make compost in just a few months?
Yes, if ‘Greens’ (e.g. grass clippings and vegetable scraps) and fine ‘Browns’ (e.g. shredded leaves and dry herbaceous plants) are composted in a tumbler that is kept moist, turned regularly and kept in a sunny position. To make compost quickly in a
Where do I get composting worms from?
We supply live compost worms that can be added to your farm to get you started.