Market Farming

[E C GRANATA <elainegranata AT msn.com>]

What I learned in my master composting class is that a 25:1 ratio by volume of brown to green is optimal --  coffee grounds are considered a "green".  (Think about greens as protein and browns as carbs).  If you don't get enough heating up, you probably need more greens or water.
 
I create green and brown layers, then mix them as I water, then build the next layer of greens and browns to be mixed and watered.  The smaller you can get stuff -- chopped and shredded-- the quicker it'll go.
 
Elaine
Denver z5
 
> From: jay AT mcreccwb.com
> To: market-farming AT lists.ibiblio.org
> Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2011 14:36:54 -0600
> Subject: [Market-farming] Composting
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> When composting is it better to mix or to layer your green and brown
> matter?
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> What is the ideal green - brown ratio?
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> Can there be much composting action during winter months?
>
> Jay
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