Ep 2: Make Your Own Composter in ₹200 ♻️ #composter #wastemanagement #fertilizer #plantlover, by Plants Junkies - Annu & Varun on YouTube. 1 min 8 s.
- Video length
- 1 min 8 s
- Time to do it
- 30 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Take the smaller bucket and make small holes across the bottom and around the sides. These holes let air in and let liquid drain out.
Place the smaller bucket inside the larger one. The outer bucket catches any liquid that drains through the holes.
Chop your kitchen wet waste into small pieces and add a layer to the inner bucket. Smaller pieces break down faster.
Cover the wet waste with a layer of dry brown material like leaves, shredded cardboard or sawdust. This keeps the mix balanced.
Sprinkle compost starter powder over the layer, using the amount printed on the packet. Skip it if you do not have any.
Keep adding wet and dry layers in the same way as you collect more kitchen scraps.
Stir the mix every few days to add air. If it smells or looks soggy, add more dry material.
Drain the liquid from the outer bucket now and then. Use it diluted on plants as a bonus feed.
Tips and common mistakes
Never let the mix get too wet. Squeeze a handful and it should feel like a damp sponge, not dripping.
Keep dairy, meat and oily cooked food out of a small home bin to avoid smells and pests.
Put the bin in shade and keep the lid on loosely so air still moves through.
Wear gloves when handling waste and wash your hands after stirring the bin.
Questions
How long until I get compost?
With small pieces, regular stirring and the right moisture, expect usable compost in about 6 to 8 weeks. It is ready when it looks dark, crumbly and smells earthy.
Do I really need the starter powder?
No. It speeds things up, but the bin will still work without it if you keep the wet and dry layers balanced and turn it often.
Why is my bin smelly and wet?
Too much wet waste and too little air cause this. Add more dry brown material, stir the mix and check that the drainage holes are not blocked.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
