Most easiest and fastest way to make kitchen compost at home👍😎❤️/no smell no kidde#kitchencompost, by Meet My Shreeji Heaven on YouTube. 16 min 17 s.
- Video length
- 16 min 17 s
- Time to do it
- 20 minutes to set up, 6 to 8 w
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Pick a shaded spot on your terrace or balcony for the bin. Keep it out of direct sun and away from heavy rain so the pile does not get soaked.
Drill or punch a few small holes in the lid and lower sides of the bin. This lets air in and keeps the pile from turning sour and smelly.
Add a base layer of dry leaves or shredded cardboard about 2 to 3 inches deep. This soaks up liquid that drains down from the kitchen waste.
Spread your day's kitchen peels in a thin layer on top. Chop large pieces into smaller bits so they break down faster.
Cover the wet waste fully with a layer of dry leaves or soil. The dry layer is what keeps smells and flies away.
Keep alternating wet and dry layers as you add more scraps. Aim for roughly one part wet waste to two parts dry material.
Mix the pile with a stick every few days and check the moisture. It should feel like a damp sponge, not dripping wet.
Add dry material if the pile looks slimy, and sprinkle a little water if it looks dry. Close the lid after each check.
The compost is ready in about 6 to 8 weeks when it is dark, crumbly and smells like earth. Sieve out any large chunks and put them back in the bin.
Tips and common mistakes
Never put cooked food, oil, dairy or meat in the bin, as these attract pests and cause bad smell.
Bury fruit flies by always covering fresh scraps with a full layer of dry material.
Keep the bin covered during heavy rain, since excess water is the main cause of a smelly pile.
Wear gloves when mixing, and wash your hands after handling kitchen waste.
Questions
Why does my kitchen compost smell bad?
Too much wet waste or water is usually the cause. Add more dry leaves or cardboard, mix the pile and check that the bin is not sitting in rain.
How long until the compost is ready?
With regular mixing and the right moisture, kitchen waste compost is usually ready in 6 to 8 weeks. It is done when it is dark, crumbly and has no food smell.
Can I compost without a bin?
Yes, you can use a pit or a corner of the garden. A lidded bin is easier on a terrace or balcony because it keeps smells and insects contained.
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