Compost is plant matter that has decomposed and been recycled as a fertilizer and soil amendment.

Compost is a key ingredient in organic farming. The typical process of composting requires simply piling up waste outdoors and waiting a year or more.

Our modern, methodical composting method is a multi-step, closely monitored process with measured inputs of water, air and carbon- and nitrogen-rich materials.

We use a select blend of source inputs that vary depending on desired application. The decomposition process is aided by shredding the plant matter, adding water and ensuring proper aeration by regularly turning the mixture. Worms and fungi further break up the material.

Aerobic bacteria manage the chemical process by converting the inputs into heat, carbon dioxide and ammonium. The ammonium is further refined by bacteria into plant-nourishing nitrites and nitrates. The resulting compost is rich in a variety of necessary nutrients, particularly nitrates and potassium.

It is used in organic gardens, landscaping, horticulture, and agriculture. The compost is beneficial for the land in many ways, including as a soil conditioner, a fertilizer, addition of vital humus or humic acids, and as a natural pesticide for soil. In ecosystems, compost is useful for erosion control, land and stream reclamation, wetland construction, and as landfill cover.