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investigate if it is possible to make a smaller version of barrel compost (also
known as cow pat pit) so home gardeners can easily make their own.
the possibilities of using other manures to bring in a range of animal
influences into the home garden.
search on methods used worldwide.
different sized composts in 3 different sized bottomless containers. Unglazed terracotta
pots where chosen because they could easily fit into a home garden and are also
durable. The bottom is simply removed with an angle grinder. There is also a
possibility of making a container to suit. They are easily removed when compost
is complete allowing the space to be planted. Peter Proctor was using clay
bricks in India.
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Cow manure
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Egg shells
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Rock dust (Fisher creek)
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Biodynamic preps
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Container
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50 litres
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200 grams
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500 grams
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4 sets 8 gams
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1/2 wine barrel
63 x 45x 56 cm
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25 litres
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100 grams
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250 grams
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2 sets 4 grams
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Terracotta pot
47 x 30 x 38 cm
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12 litres
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50 grams
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125 grams
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1 set 2 grams
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Terracotta pot
40 x 30 x 28 cm
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Ash Farm. The manure was measured out. The 3 portions
then had the egg shells and rock dust added and where ‘kneaded by hand for 1
hour.
5 people. Each mixed 10 litres for a time and then passed it on repeated for
the hour.
2 people—1/2 each kneaded for 1 hour.
1 person for 1 hour.
preparations added, covered with a damp sack & waterproof lid.
looked much the same—the smallest was a little wetter & middle one a little
dryer but after mixing the moisture evened out. The tops where smoothed and
sack and waterproof lids replaced.
removed to storage. The others left to mature a little more. The 25 litre
compost was ready two weeks latter. The 50 litre compost is still developing
but very close. 14/9/2009
Highly recommend that home gardeners use this method to produce their own
therefore always having their own supply at hand.
Spring to investigate the seasonal effect. 10 litres of manure will be used in
the small barrel, making an easy 1 bucket measurement. It is also hoped Home
garden members will quickly take up the method.
bring a more diverse range of animal influences to the home garden.
educator. Establishing Nirvana Organic Farm in 1983.Deb is the Coordinator and
preparation maker/distributor for the Adelaide Hills Biodynamic Group.
Simon Martin, Martin Fry, Wendy Morris, Yi-Ting Wu, Cathy Smallridge.
