The Right Mix Of Materials - Mantis ComposT-Twin Benutzerhandbuch

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In several weeks (depending on the mix, mosture
content and temperature) you should be able to use
your first batch of compost. be sure to remove the
door before turning the barrel and emptying the
compost chamber.
Keeping the right ratio of carbon to nitrogen is an
important factor in successful composting. Ideally, the
mix should be:
30 parts carbon to 1 part nitrogen
A 30:1 mixture breaks down fast ("hot" compost); a
different ratio may take several months to finish ("slow"
composting).
Shredding or breaking up coarse materials will also
speed up decomposition. Use any of the materials on the
following page for composting, just be sure to maintain
the proper C/N ratio.
Carbon
Carbon-rich materials are
generally brown or yellow and
dry. These include:
Fallen leaves
Dried plant prunings like spent
annuals and perennials
Wood ashes
Straw or hay
Shredded black & white paper
Wood shavings
Sawdust
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The right mix of materials

Nitrogen
High-nitrogen "green"
materials are also essential; without
them, your compost won't heat up.
Nitrogen enables the micro-organisms
to break down the carbon materials.
For nitrogen, use:
Fresh leafy prunings from flowers,
hedges and shrubs
Over-ripe fruit and vegetables
Fresh grass clippings
Salad scraps from the kitchen
Coffee grounds & tea bags
Egg shells (rinsed & crushed)
Hair trimmings
Fresh farm animal manure
Step 53
Now, you can use this chamber for your daily scraps
and let the second chamber finish the process of
decomposition.
Step 54
Charcoal or coal ash
Meat or dairy-related materials or
shortenings
Bones, fat or meat
Pet droppings
Pesticide-treated plants and grass
clippings
Pressure-treated wood scraps and
sawdust
Poison sumach and poison ivy
Grain-derived foods
Do not add