{"id":197,"date":"2023-12-22T17:23:42","date_gmt":"2023-12-22T17:23:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/easyplantingtricks.com\/?p=197"},"modified":"2023-12-22T17:23:42","modified_gmt":"2023-12-22T17:23:42","slug":"how-to-make-compost-from-kitchen-waste-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/easyplantingtricks.com\/index.php\/2023\/12\/22\/how-to-make-compost-from-kitchen-waste-at-home\/","title":{"rendered":"How to make compost from kitchen waste at home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Creating compost at home is an eco-friendly way to recycle kitchen waste and enrich your garden soil. Here&#8217;s a simple guide on how to make compost using two 20-liter buckets:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Materials Needed:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Two 20-liter buckets with lids<\/li>\n<li>Drill with a small drill bit for creating drainage holes<\/li>\n<li>Kitchen waste (vegetable scraps, eggshells, fruit waste)<\/li>\n<li>Compost (as a starter)<\/li>\n<li>PSB (Photosynthetic Bacteria) solution<\/li>\n<li>Water<\/li>\n<li>Sunny location for composting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Step-by-Step Guide:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Prepare Your Buckets:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Drill many small holes in the bottom of one of the buckets for drainage. Ensure the holes are small enough that compost won&#8217;t leak out.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Layer Kitchen Waste:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Start by adding a layer of kitchen waste to the bucket with drainage holes. You can use vegetable scraps, eggshells, and fruit waste. Avoid adding meat, dairy, or oily foods.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cover with Compost:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Add a layer of compost on top of the kitchen waste. This acts as a starter and helps speed up the decomposition process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prepare PSB Solution:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Mix 3 bottle caps of PSB with 1.5 liters of water. PSB helps reduce bad smells and aids in the decomposition process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Moisten the Layers:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Sprinkle some of the PSB solution over the layers to ensure even moisture throughout the compost.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Place in the Sun:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Put the compost bin in a sunny location. Sunlight helps speed up decomposition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Regularly Add Kitchen Waste:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>After 7 days, add more kitchen waste to the bin and cover it with compost. Continue adding waste every 2-3 days.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maintain Moisture:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Ensure the compost stays moist but not waterlogged. Add more PSB solution if needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>After 30 Days:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Mix the compost every 2-3 days to accelerate decomposition. This helps distribute bacteria evenly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Harvest Liquid Fertilizer:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>After about 60 days, your kitchen waste should have decomposed into compost. You can harvest liquid fertilizer from the drainage holes at the bottom. Dilute it with water (1:500) and use it to fertilize your plants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Apply Compost to Plants:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The compost created is great for applying to all your plants to enrich the soil.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>By following these steps, you can turn your kitchen waste into nutrient-rich compost and liquid fertilizer for your garden. It&#8217;s an excellent way to reduce waste and improve your gardening efforts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Creating compost at home is an eco-friendly way to recycle kitchen waste and enrich your garden soil. 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