Fig 1 - Start with 3 tubs which fit-in (top one has a lid) |
Fig 2 - Drill 1/4" holes at 2" distance on top two bins (both sides) and bottom of top two bins as well |
Fig 3 - Tear up newspaper and make the first layer. Make wet by sprinkling some water. Adding worms (red) is optional, but these lovely creatures make things happen faster. |
Fig 4 - Add shredded kitchen waste. Avoid meat, dairy or pungent vegetables (garlic, onion etc). |
Fig 5 - Add a layer of leaves/hay and some earth on top. Green to brown ratio should be 1:3. Give it a weekly mix. |
Fig 6 - Drill a 16mm hole and fit a tap for draining nutrient rich compost tea to use in plants. Keep in a dark, dry and cool space like under the kitchen sink. |
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