Espoma 4 lb. Bag Organic Compost Starter

Unique, 100% bio-organic mix. Espoma Organic Compost Starter is the ideal choice to help make rich, fertile compost – nature’s original soil conditioner. It is formulated to accelerate the process of home composting materials including manure, grass, leaves and food waste. Compost Starter contains billions of microbes specially cultured to speed the decomposition of difficult to compost organic matter. These are combined with the proper energy sources and pH balancers to assure composting success.

1 lb. equals 3 cups

How much to use: Select a partially shaded site that is on level ground and at least 4 foot x 4 foot. Add initial layer of waste including twigs and branches for air circulation. Layers should be 6 to 12 inches deep. Add Compost Starter – one cup for 16 square feet of layer area.

Evenly moisten the layer but do not soak. Repeat with additional layers of waste adding Compost Starter and moisture with each new layer. Turn the pile once a week to allow air to penetrate the center.