Composting – 1 week

So, I started composting organic food, and here are a few notes:

I made this compost bin using three stacked buckets about a week ago, and since then I’ve been composting every day. Each day I open it up and add a banana peel, eggshell, or some fruit or veggie scraps, along with a proportional amount of dry material.

So far, I’ve added sesame seeds, carrots, potatoes (both regular and sweet), guava, apple, oats, sand, and more. For dry material, I’ve been using egg cartons (since they’re biodegradable), cardboard, and coffee grounds. I haven’t been able to get dry leaves yet, so I’ve been improvising. When possible, I plan to collect some leaves and store them for future use in the compost.

Inside, there are some larvae — both big and small ones have shown up. I also managed to get a few worms, around five to eight, and I’m hoping they’ll reproduce. At first, I was a bit worried about the larvae, but I found out they actually help with decomposition and aren’t pests 🐛

I mix it every day to keep it aerated. The compost bin has a somewhat strong smell, but I think that’s normal since it doesn’t get any sun and stays in the shade. That’s pretty much it.

If you have any questions, feel free to ask — and I’m open to SUGGESTIONS!!! 😉🤔