- Locate a flat area that receives sun for most of the day, it you live in a very hot area, partial shade is prefers. Optimal composting temperatures are between 120-150 degrees inside the drum.
- Start by adding a layer of "brown" Materials to the composter
- Next, add a layer of "green" materials
- You can add a few handfuls of mature compost from a previous batch or top soil This will help to jumpstart the decomposition process.
- Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Add water to the compost if it feels dry. It is wet use the drain for removing compost tea
- Rotate the drum a few times at least 2-3 times a week.
- Depends on various factors like, temperature, moisture levels and the mix of materials compost can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months to fully mature.
- Compost is ready when it is dark, crumble and has a earthy smell.
- Once mature remove compost but leave any unfinished material behind to continue composting.
