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COMPOSTING TIPS
3 Rules of Composting
1) Quality Materials and Proper Ratio of Greens (Nitrogen) to Browns
(Carbon) – approximately, 1 part greens to 2 parts browns
2) Consistent Moisture - mix should feel like a damp sponge
3) Good Air Circulation – turn the composter every few days after the
batch heats up to help aerate mix and encourage faster
decomposition
Grasscycling:
Leave grass clippings on your lawn or use them as mulch. This is an excellent source
of nitrogen and helps absorb water.
Trouble Shooting
1) Compost Mix does not heat up:
- Mix is too wet – add dry browns
- Mix is too dry – add water
- Mix ratio is off – check green/brown
ratio and add accordingly
3) Problems with Pests/Insects
- Rodents are attracted to meat and fatty foods – remove them
- Flies/insects are attracted to uncovered wastes, especially kitchen scraps – mix or cover
with brown materials or finished compost
Small shredded materials decompose faster. Run your lawnmower over pine
needles or leaves and cut up kitchen scraps to speed the composting process.
For more information, instructional videos, compost accessories
and more composting tips visit www.fcmponline.com
Forest City Models & Patterns Ltd. Warranty
One (1) Year Warranty on Manufacturer Defects.
Warranty excludes cracking from improper use.
For warranty issues, please contact
Forest City Models & Patterns:
2) Odor
- Ammonia smell means too much
nitrogen (greens) – add dry browns
- Putrid smell ( like rotten eggs) means
mix is too wet and/or not enough
oxygen – add dry browns to absorb
excessive moisture and turn
composter –open air vent
Forest City Models & Patterns Ltd.
157 Gerald Parkway
Thorndale, Ontario, Canada N0M 2P0
Phone: 519-858-5795
Fax: 519-858-9196
e-mail: csr@fcmponline.com
Assembly Instructions
Parts list:
Stand Assembly:
28 inches (71 centimeters)
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