[header] How to compost in cold weather [title] Chop compost materials into uniform, two inch pieces. [step] Try to chop up your materials into small , 2 inch (5.1 cm) pieces so that it will decompose faster. Exercise caution when using shredded leaves.
[header] How to compost in cold weather [title] Chop compost materials into uniform, two inch pieces. [step] Try to chop up your materials into small , 2 inch (5.1 cm) pieces so that it will decompose faster. Exercise caution when using shredded leaves.
If you're working from seeds, try to chop up the most absorbent material you can find before discarding the leaves. [substeps] Try to avoid cutting the leaves, as they'll decompose faster in the type of soil they're in. Shredded leaves are more easily bullied, and they are also more aerobically resistant and therefore can last longer, even after un-shredded. [substeps] Do not staple the leaves together, however. Leaf snippets, even in warm conditions, may break or breakdown. [title] Place the finished compost in the hot, wet interior of your freezer. These items tend to form clumps that are harder to get rid of in the winter, because cold temperatures tend to slow down decomposition. [title] Blend or freeze kitchen scraps before adding them to the compost pile.