{"product_id":"espoma-cs4-compost-starter-organic-all-natural-composting-aid-4-lbs","title":"Espoma® CS4 Compost Starter Organic All Natural Composting Aid, 4 Lbs","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eEspoma Compost Starter is the ideal choice to help make rich, fertile compost – nature's original soil conditioner. Espoma Organic Compost Starter is formulated to accelerate the process of home composting materials including manure, grass, leaves and food waste. Compost Starter contains billions of microbes specially cultured to speed the decomposition of difficult to compost organic matter. These are combined with the proper energy sources and pH balancers to assure composting success.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSize: 4 lbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFor organic gardening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFor rich fertile composite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eMade with solar power\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eUnique, 100% bio-organic mix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eContains microbes cultured for fast, healthy composting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIncludes heat active varieties, used to speed the decomposition of difficult materials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #800000; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow To Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSelect a partially shaded site that is on level ground and at least 4 foot x 4 foot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAdd initial layer of waste including twigs and branches for air circulation. Layers should be 6 to 12 inches deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAdd Compost Starter - one cup for 16 square feet of layer area\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eEvenly moisten the layer but do not soak. Repeat with additional layers of waste adding Compost Starter and moisture with each new layer. Turn the pile once a week to allow air to penetrate the center.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #800000; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips \u0026amp; Suggestions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eReducing the size of waste by shredding will speed the composting process\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAny organic waste can be composted including kitchen scraps, leaves, grass clippings, etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eComposting meat scraps may attract animal pests\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIf you experience problems, these can often be addressed by adding Compost Starter and turning the pile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIf you notice a foul odor, the process has turned anaerobic (not enough air). Turn the pile more often to allow air to penetrate the center.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #800000; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eMakes composting faster by breaking down hard to compost items.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Espoma","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12325894291519,"sku":"11223898","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2196\/8707\/products\/11223898.jpg?v=1571719281","url":"https:\/\/tuolboxsupply.com\/products\/espoma-cs4-compost-starter-organic-all-natural-composting-aid-4-lbs","provider":"Toolbox Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}