In this way the fermentingmass obtains abundance of
air from below.
Two methods of using crude sewage as an activator
are possible. But a smallheap is all outsides, so to speak, and is easily
cooled.
The fermenting layeronly needs just sufficient soil
to keep the mass moist. Thesecatch crops can either be eaten by stock or disced in
before wintercomes.
By the reactionof the crops to a complete
artificial manure. All these devicesare simple means of putting the compost where
the crop in being can bestuse it. These areas ought, therefore, to be maintained in
thehighest possible condition.
Two methods of using crude sewage as an activator
are possible. A great deal ofprogress has been made in this direction. If therewere
nothing else, we should have to go on accepting it. How much compost can be made in
a year in a pair of these compost bins? Some of these have been described as
amixture of muck and magic.
The soil is so hungry that itpositively devours
compost.
Its very nature implies change, just because it is
alive.
Experience will teach how much water should be
added whenmaking the heap. In this way the fermentingmass obtains abundance of air
from below.
It is not, however,her only or exclusive process.
Theproportion by volume of mixed vegetable wastes to manure should be threeor four
to one.
In this way only can the industry be assured
ofhealthy seed and healthy crops in perpetuity. The three sides of the box are
nowcomplete.
If putrefactive processes have begun, then the
manure is not at a stagesuitable for plant food. Experience will teach how much
water should be added whenmaking the heap. The wastes of theseareas must go back to
the soil.
The next step is to sow such seed in soilrich in
humus. There is all thedifference in the world between Indore compost and organic
matter. It will have to undergo some very prolongedchanges before the plant can get
much benefit from it. The proof of the pudding is always in the eating thereof. This
will help the fermentation and save the labour ofturning. If therewere nothing else,
we should have to go on accepting it.