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Horticulture/Container and Flowerpot Composting

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Flowerpot composter

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Use flowerpot with a hole at the bottom
Cover the pot with a metal lid
  • From the hole you can receive excess moisture that can be used as fertiliser.
  • At the bottom put a layer of:
  • Cover with a layer of soil about 5cm thick.
  • Put the waste over it and cover again with a soil layer.
  • Repeat the process of covering with soil for every layer of waste.
  • Cover the pot with a metal lid.
  • Stir the contents once or twice a week.
  • After approximately 6-8 weeks the composting has finished.