Making Quality Compost on the Farm

Build layers of dry brown material (maize stover, dry grass) and green material (weeds, kitchen waste, manure) in roughly a 3:1 ratio. Keep the heap moist like a wrung-out sponge and turn it every two weeks.\n\nA well-managed heap heats up within days. Compost is ready when it is dark, crumbly and smells earthy. Apply 2-4 tonnes per acre before planting.