Thursday, January 6, 2011

Takakura Home Composting Part 2

During the fermentation process over the five days, the covered box felt warm and after about 5 days, the seed compost was covered with white mould ...


The seed compost is now ready. Prepare one or two compost containers - the containers should have holes on the sides to allow ventilation. Line the container with cardboard - to prevent  spillage and insect infestation.

 

Transfer the seed compost from the box to the compost container. The compost container should be two-thirds full. During the transfer, you can see steam coming out of the seed compost.



Everything is now ready to start the Takakura Home Composting.

5 comments:

  1. wow it's really impressive..
    Hi can I have your email address please? I am a reseacher from usm penang also doing THM. My email is hy_gan@yahoo.com.my

    hope to hear from you soon.

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  2. Hi,

    THC is a pretty big thing in Sarawak. I will get back to you.

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  3. Hi there,

    Currently i am doing THM mini project with youth at my work place. I am just wandering if we can use pail/container to keep the seed compost but covered inside the pail using newspaper/cardboard insteda of using boxes. Is it working that way?

    Please email me at rragai81@gmail.com because i really need advice on preparing this THM. Thanks in advance.

    Cheers!
    Rose

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  4. Hi Rose,

    You cannot use a pail or any container that doe not have holes on the sides. You must have holes on the side for the compost to breathe. I suggest that you go to fruits or vegetable sellers and ask for the rectangle plastic baskets.

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  5. Hi. I'm from the Philippines. Can you teach me takakura composting?

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