No.Not really. Here is a very simple technique that we at Urban Leaves have adopted.
It's easy, maintenance free!
No need to buy any earthworms or any other stuff. Just keep sprinkling some red earth in the pots from time to time. Once in a way if you feel that the waste has become too wet, add newspaper, dry leaves, and soil to cover it completely.Keep stirring it from time to time.
These are magical pots which never fill! when one pot is full, shift to the other and rest the first one. Come back to it, when the second one looks full. As the compost matures, rate of decomposition increases.
One fine morning, after three months remove the compost, take a fist full and smell it's heavenly fragrance!
Once your Amrut Mitti is ready it can handle your kitchen waste at home. Till then this is a good way to begin.
All the best!
thank you, urban leaves!
ReplyDeleteFROM WHERE WILL I GET THESE HUGE POTS THAT TOO WITH A HOLE AND STAND. PLS. GUIDE AS AM VERY MUCH INTERESTED IN URBAN FARMING. HAVE GROWN CHILLY PLANTS CURREY LEAVES PUMPKIN AT HOME.
ReplyDeleteyes please do tell us where to find these urban pots for composting.....
ReplyDeleteActually any earthen pot will do. Size will depend on the amount of waste generated in your house.
ReplyDeleteIn Mumbai you will get it kumbharwada, Dharavi.The stand will have to be bought separately.
can we add waste cooked food also to the pot?
ReplyDeleteYes you can, please wash off the spices and then add.
ReplyDeletewhy earthen pot only why not any other container
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You can use other containers provided they are well aerated. In fact old recycled tubs can be used, by making/drilling holes at bottom and on sides.
ReplyDeleteHowever earthen pots are my favourite as they look good as well as most convenient.
Do the pots need to be in sunlight?
ReplyDeleteNo Not necessary.
ReplyDeletethe flowers which we use for puja everyday at home can tht be added too instead of throwing away.
ReplyDeleteyes can be added.
ReplyDeleteI have successfully made my home compost in plastic containers. Put good amount of holes around and you are good to go !!
ReplyDeleteI do not have a place where direct sunlight comes. I have a window area where sunlight comes only in summer. Can I create compost? and grow some vegetables.
ReplyDeleteHi, I do not have a place where direct sunlight comes. I have a window area where sunlight comes only in summer. Can I create compost and grow some vegetables? I have grown pudina, karela, celery in normal soil without compost. Also How to do compost during rainy season?
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ReplyDeleteThanks a lot for the inspiration. The video helps a lot. I have begun composting. But I have two problems. (1)My work in progress (WIP) compost is stinking. (2) The WIP compost is attracting a lot of small flies. Please help.
Regards,
Savita
Where can one get worms for composting? I've recently moved to Mumbai and have just started urban composting and would really like to try it with some worms. Other suggestions for where to source materials are also welcome. I'm located in the lower parel area, but don't mind traveling for something special. Thanks.
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