We all know the benefits of adding compost manure to our soils, but I’ve noticed many people prefer buying goat manure while burning their farm waste. For me, farm waste is pure profit,nothing goes to waste.
When I started, I made mistakes. I dug a huge pit (6m by 4m and 2m deep) and dumped all the waste inside. I waited more than 6 months, but when it came time to turn the materials, it was a nightmare. The farm was still producing waste, so I kept topping up the pit, which was the wrong approach.
Through trial and error, I learned the trick: keep your compost pit not more than 1.5m deep and instead of one big pit, make 2 or 3. This makes turning easier and the compost is ready in just 2-3 months.
Here’s my process:
•First layer: 15 cm of maize stalks or twigs to allow air circulation.
•Second layer: fresh green waste like leaves, kitchen scraps, or animal manure (15 cm).
•Third layer: dry leaves or stalks.
•Sprinkle a thin layer of soil to add microorganisms and ash to reduce acidity while boosting potassium.
•Lightly water, then repeat the process until the pit is full.
After 3 weeks, I turn the mixture into the next pit, refill the empty one with fresh material, and the cycle continues.
This way, I save money on manure, my farm stays clean, and my soil keeps improving year after year.
Class dismissed, time for throat irrigation purposes .
#compostmaking
~VBI