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Compost Lab
Building a Compost Lab

Darius Dixon
Biology 5TH Period
6/7/10

Introduction Composting is nature’s way of recycling and is the key to healthy soil and a healthy environment. Composting is a cost- efficient way of getting rich natural soil for a very cheap price. There are numerous types of compost bins available to make; each enable the growth of lawns and gardens. A compost pile is usually made from fruit and vegetable scraps, newspaper and grass clippings, worms (that act as decomposers), and leaves.

Hypothesis

According to the concept of composting it is more than likely that rich filled nutrient soil will be produced from the worm compost bin at the end of a twenty day period. Rich soil that one buys at the store will be the same as a cost efficient, home- made worm bin.

Materials 1 Clear Plastic 2-liter Bottle
2 Lawn Fertilizer containing nitrogen
3 Scissors
4 Water
5 Thumb Tack
6 2 or three Worms
7 Non-Sterile Garden Soil
8 Thermometer
9 Organic Waste
10 Large Spoon

Procedure

A.) Use scissors to cut off the top of the bottle.
B.) Use a nail to punch 50-60 small holes around the bottle.
C.) Begin compost pile by alternating layers of non-sterile garden soil, organic material, lawn fertilizer, and water.
D.) Place thermometer into the middle of the pile.
E.) Place compost pile in an accessible place away from extreme temperatures or direct sunlight.
F.) Check the moisture level of the compost pile every two days, and add water as needed.
G.) Once a week gently turn and aerate compost with a large spoon.
H.) Observe compost and collect data.

Data
Compost Pile at Home Window

Age of Compost Pile Temp.(F) Odor Texture Changes
Start compost
5/18 N/A Odorless Rough and damp No change
Day 2
5/20
57 Odorless Rough and damp No change. Add fertilizer and more dirt.
Day 4
5/22 58 Citrus smell Clumpy and dry Worms die due to too much fertilizer. Get more worms next day
Day 6

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