Preparing Compost Fertilizer

Materials: Straw, leaves, manure, water, etc.

Procedure:

  1. First, prepare a bed measuring 30×90 feet.
  2. Create a layer of straw and leaves, and sprinkle a slurry of manure on top of it.
  3. Again, make a layer of straw and leaves 18 inches thick and sprinkle the slurry of manure on it.
  4. Sprinkle water evenly over the entire bed and cover it with a jute sack.

Compost fertilizer contains various plant-based and animal-based materials. It is an excellent fertilizer made by decomposing organic matter from rural and urban areas with the help of microorganisms. There are different methods for preparing compost fertilizer, including the Indore method, Bangalore method, super compost fertilizer, NADEP method, etc.

Benefits of Using Compost:

  • Compost fertilizer is made from waste materials such as fruit peels, straw, leaves, manure, and other waste materials, also known as organic fertilizer. It can be prepared at a very low cost. No special testing is required to prepare it. There are many benefits of compost fertilizer, which you can learn about here:
  • Using it increases the soil’s fertility in a very short time.
  • It enhances the soil’s water retention capacity.
  • The need for irrigation is reduced, thereby lowering irrigation costs.
  • The nutrients obtained from compost fertilizer promote plant growth.
  • Using this fertilizer in the field improves the quality of crops.
  • Continuous use of this fertilizer for many years can make barren land fertile.
  • No chemicals are used in making this compost. Therefore, using this fertilizer does not harm the environment.