COMPOST


 * Compost is the natural fertilizer prepared using natural components of the environment. You can prepare them in your home by your self
 * You can get compost by commercially. But it is better to produce compost by yourself
 * There are two types

Pit method


 * You have to prepare the pit in following way

Depth 		0.5m

Length 		1.5m

Width 		0.75m


 * Bottom layer(15cm) -       Slowly decomposed materials
 * Middle layer(15cm) -       Tender Parts/Easily decomposed materials
 * Top layer  (15cm) -       Carbon rich materials/Paddy straw


 * you can change the dimensions according to your availability of materials
 * When filling you should apply water for each layer
 * After filling, you should cover the pit by using a mud layer or a black polythene
 * It is better to make a roof for the pit
 * After 6 weeks you should mix the pit and wet the materials if there is no moisture there
 * Mix the components after another six months
 * After 15-16 weeks, you can use the components in the pit as compost
 * It is better you can mix the pit in 2 weeks interval





Heap method


 * This method is same as pit method
 * This is suitable for high rainy seasons
 * You should dig slight deep pit (depth 8 cm, length 2m, width 1m)
 * Maximum height of the heap should be 1-1.5m
 * Filling and mixing is same as the pit method


 * You can also prepare compost as showing in the picture