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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    October 6, 2014
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    You can add more soil and it will not hurt to add more, but it is not necessary. The soil is like an activator. Adding the soil will add some microbes that are naturally in the soil that will soon start turning your browns and greens into compost. Adding more soil will add more microbes, but the microbes you have already added will multiply quickly on their own as long as things are kept moist and turned regularly.

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  • Answered by
    theficuswrangler on
    November 4, 2014
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    You don't need to turn every day, although you will probably need to turn every few days. You might want to invest in a compost tumbler. Here are a couple of articles, and a guide, that should help you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/basics/starting-compost-pile.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/basics/turning-compost-pile.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/basics/

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    theficuswrangler on
    November 4, 2014
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    I'm not an expert, and I'm not familiar with the geology of your area, so you would have to consult a geologist or landscape architect for a reliable answer. However, I do know that most wells draw water from the deep water table rather than surface runoff, so would not be affected by the drainage from your compost. This article has some advice on location: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/basics/starting-compost-pile.htm

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    Nikki on
    November 21, 2014
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    Check with your local universities. Some of them have an associated Extension Service Lab that does such testing on soil, etc. to give you the results you are looking for.

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    Nikki on
    November 21, 2014
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    Yes, it is safe. Most inkjet ink is soy based and safe.

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    Volcano2014 on
    November 21, 2014
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    I wouldn't think so
    the ink will not be very good for the plants. Maybe paper if you wet it first.
    as both are man made products, i wouldn't reccomend putting them in your compost bin.

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    Nikki on
    November 25, 2014
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    Yes, it should. Higher heat does speed up the process. You will still want to turn the compost to get even composting though.

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    theficuswrangler on
    February 20, 2015
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    You can use your computer browser to help you. Type into it "where to buy bacterial additives for compost tea." This will give you not only sources, but a number of articles that will tell you more about both compost tea and bacterial additives and nutrients. Not everyone adds bacteria to compost tea. These articles have more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/basics/compost-tea-stinks.htm
    http://www.uvm.edu/vtvegandberry/factsheets/composttea.html

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