PROFESSIONAL COMPOSTING ACCELERATOR AgriSource TM Composter C-200 is a free-flowing brown powder containing a unique formulation of bacillus and other bacteria in a proprietary stimulator complex of organic nutrients and specialized enzymes derived from fish and poultry hydrolysates specially formulated for professional use. Each pound (454 grams) of AgriSource TM Composter C-200 contains over 200 billion (200X109) viable microbial spores and over 200 grams of accelerator nutrient blend. This special formula is designed to address the composting of plants which are difficult to compost, such as bamboo, sugar cane, rice straw, etc. AgriSource TM is in compliance with the California Organic Foods Act (OFPA) of 1990 and the United States Federal Organic Foods Production Act (FOFPA) of 1990. Agricultural Composting Compost is a mixture of partially decomposed plant material and other organic wastes. It is used in the garden to amend soil and fertilizer plants. The chief advantage of compost is its ability to improve soil structure. Good garden soil is loose and has a high water-holding capacity with adequate drainage. Adding compost to heavy clay soil improves drainage by improving soil structure. Compost also absorbs water and improves the water-holding capacity of sandy soils. To conserve moisture or develop a xeriscape, a landscape requiring little water, it is essential to have soil with good water-retention. In addition to improving soil structure, decomposing compost will slowly release plant nutrients. Unless applied in very large amounts, compost will not provide all the nitrogen that highly productive crops require. Organic gardeners can supplement generous compost applications with manure to produce good yields without the addition of other fertilizers. AgriSource TM Composter C-200 accelerates the composting process of plant wastes and reduces the time required producing finished compost.addition, AgriSource TM Composter C-200 directs the microbial community within the compost mass favoring beneficial microbial while discriminating against pathogenic and putrefactive species. Mixing various materials to form a pre-compost mixture that has a favorable carbon - to - nitrogen (C:N) ratio is an important step toward optimizing the composting process. Since Compost Accelerator C-200 contains enzymes and organic nutrients, it can feed its own microbial populations in a "starter meal", thereby functioning over a wider range of C:N ratios than other products currently on the market. A C:N range of between 20:1 and 40:1 is fully acceptable while 25:1 and 30:1 ratios remain optimal. The following C:N ratios for various organic materials can be used as a guide:
For example, mixing 2 parts of manure with 1 part cornstalks would achieve a desirable 30:1 ratio that would respond well to inoculation with AgroSource C-200. Certain organic materials should not be used to make compost because they may pose a health hazard or create a nuisance (see Table 1). Do not add pet feces since they may transmit disease. Meat, bones, grease, whole eggs, and dairy products should not be added because they can attract rodents. Most plant disease organisms and weed seeds are destroyed during the composting process when temperatures in the center of the pile reach 140 to 150 o F. However, in most compost piles, it is impossible to mix efficiently enough to bring all wastes to the center. Consequently, large amounts of weeds with seeds or diseased plants may create problems. Table 1. Non-Compostable Organic Materials
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