{"title":"climate-feed","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"compot-and-lid-x-1-5l-compost-bin","title":"Compot \u0026 Lid x 1 | 5L Compost Bin","description":"Instead of a large compost bin taking up valuable space in your garden, you can install a few small compost bins that will cater to all your food waste needs. Nourish your whole garden with little to no effort except to top up your pots, and occasionally collect soil.   The bugs do everything for you. Just sit back and watch your plants thrive.\n\nBut don't get rid of your big compost system until you know you don't need it anymore.  It still has a place in many gardens for composting large quantities of green garden waste.   Keep it for your green waste and use the Compots for ALL your kitchen waste.  Using both systems together will work for large gardens and free up some space in your council bins.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInvisible in your garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nInvisible in your garden, mow over it with the Lid in the reverse position, fill and forget it. The eco-eze Compot composter produces no Methane gases and  works faster than larger size composter.   It is also super fast and efficient while nourishing your garden without any hard work from you.  So versatile you can use it almost anywhere, and turn your \u003cstrong\u003etrash into triumph\u003c\/strong\u003e in your garden. Or simply use it to compliment the current composting system you are using.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat can I compost?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nYou can compost all the usual worm friendly waste.  \u003cstrong\u003ePLUS \u003c\/strong\u003emeat, citrus, onions, oil, dairy, eggs, coffee, tea bags, prawns, fish, crab and animal waste.  Not to mention, oysters, bones, paper towel you might wipe a frying pan out with, and anything  that you produce in the kitchen.  Except of course for plastic, glass, aluminium, or metal containers of any kind.\n\nLiterally anything biodegradable. Though bones, crab shells, and oyster shells won't actually decompose. But any remaining food remnants left on shells or bones, will be eaten leaving behind a clean item.\n\nIf you are really keen you can remove these items when ready, dry them, crush them and put them back on your garden as a calcium source of food for your plants.  Or simply toss them in your bin.  They will smell like beautiful composted soil and not smelly fish or meat waste.  So they don't stink out your council bin.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCan I compost paper?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nThere is nothing stopping you from putting paper or cardboard in your pot.   But I think this is a waste of good food composting space, and it takes a long time to decompose.   Worms are better at disposing of paper and cardboard.\n\nI prefer to use the \"\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/super-fast-composting-above-ground-with-a-compot\"\u003eAbove Ground Method\u003c\/a\u003e\" for composting my paper and cardboard waste.  Paper, carboard and green garden waste are better composted in bay or tumbler systems if you have very large quantities of these materials.   However you can compost green garden waste inside the Compot as long as it is not too fibrous.  Fibrous waste is better disposed of using the above ground method.  But different types of green waste will decompose differently.\n\nI have tried exterminating some Wandering Dew and it works a treat because this plant is not very fibrous and turns to water and waste very quickly.  So you would need to try different things in your garden to see what works best.   I personally think it is a waste of good food composting space.  Of course it all depends how many you have scattered around your garden.\n\nIn the end it is your choice what you prefer to do.   You can send your paper and cardboard off to council tips for large compost companies to utilise if that is easier for you. And green waste if you have a council green waste bin.  At least the cardboard and paper or green waste won't stink out your council bin.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat makes it work?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nThe Compot works with roughly 6 different elements - the main one and most important are the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/life-cycle-of-a-black-soldier-fly\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoldier Flies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. These amazing little bugs will devour anything and everything you throw at them. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/composting-black-soldier-flies\"\u003eComposting with Black Soldier Flies\u003c\/a\u003e\n\nIf you live in a climate that it either too hot or too cold for the Soldier Fly to survive you can still compost with the eco-eze compot composter because there are ground critters, worms, bacteria and all kinds of invisible things that make your Compots work.  So it will still work but it will be much slower. In some instances you would get better results using the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/super-fast-composting-above-ground-with-a-compot\"\u003eAbove Ground Method.\u003c\/a\u003e   It all depends on your climate, your environment and your particular circumstances.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSo where do the worms live?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\nThe worms with this system live outside the pot in the surrounding soil.   Here they get all the left over morsels leached off the food as the Soldier Fly Larvae devour your waste.   The worms will come into the pot if the Soldier Flies have vacated by pupating to become more Soldier Flies.\n\nSometimes you will find the worms and Soldier Flies in there together but only if the Soldier Fly Larvae are in small numbers. The rest of the elements all do their bit as they all work separately or in unison to compost your waste.   If one element is not available (eg Soldier Fly Larvae) then the other elements will still do the work.   It is just a matter of working out how best to use the eco-eze composter in your garden and whether you put it in the ground or above ground.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThis can create varying degrees of decomposition depending on...\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eYour soil type.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe time of year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBugs \u0026amp; Bacteria in your soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHow moist the contents are.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe microclimate in your garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDo you water your plants regularly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAre you soaking your scraps and for how long.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWhat are you using as a cover on your Compot Lid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIs the inside environment keeping your bugs happy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\nIt’s super easy to keep your bugs happy, and I never worry about any of the above things.  I just fill, forget, refill and cover with my grass clippings and leaves.  Don't make it a chore.  It is meant to be easy - eco-eze.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do I keep them happy?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nIdeally, when you lock on the \u003cstrong\u003ereversible lid\u003c\/strong\u003e it is preferable to cover the lid with whatever you use in your garden bed to keep the moisture in your soil. This might be...\n\n\u003col\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGrass clippings and leaves (my favourite)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHay\/Straw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLucerne\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePea Straw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eJust leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCoconut fiber (not coir)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSmall fibrous green waste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMulch if it is not full of too much soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeeds if you are not worried about how it looks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAnd my all time favourite....Shredded Bamboo - but this costs money.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\nCovering the lid with whatever you are using in your garden to keep the moisture in your soil will be more than adequate.   This keeps the hot air out in summer and the cold air out in winter so your waste decomposes rather than dehydrates.   Nothing can easily decompose dry waste so keep your lids covered and your contents wet.   It will disappear eventually over time if left uncovered and becomes dry, but it takes a long time depending on what you filled your pot with.\n\nIt also keeps the light out as most garden critters who live in your soil prefer the dark.  You don’t have to cover your pots.  But you will find it works more efficiently, breaks down quicker, and the contents stay nice and moist.  In the end it is up to you.  Try both ways and see for yourself which works better in your garden.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat not to cover your pots with?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nThe general rule is cover your pots with anything but \u003cstrong\u003edirt\u003c\/strong\u003e as it needs to breathe, and \u003cstrong\u003eno sugar cane mulch\u003c\/strong\u003e as this emits a sweet smell of molasses which appears to attract rats. This won't happen if every garden. But if you already have a rat problem in your neighbourhood, then don't use sugar cane mulch. I think it is better to mix the sugar cane mulch into your soil as you prepare your garden bed for planting. This way there is not the same strong smell of molasse being emitted into the air.\n\nIf you find sugar cane mulch works in your garden without any issues, then feel free to use it.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow fast will waste decompose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nEven though this is a small compost bin it is incredibly efficient and you might be pleasantly surprised when you see how fast your waste disappears. It is super easy to fill with the wide opening so you don’t have to chop anything like you have to do to feed your worms. Naturally, some things you might need to chop up, like a cauliflower base - it all depends on what you eat. Fruit and Veg waste will be gone in one to two weeks max.  In many instances the pot will be completely empty. It all depends on the density of the food waste and how active the bugs are inside your pots.\n\nEverything else takes roughly 4 to 6 weeks and up to 10 weeks in winter.   That is still faster than most other compost systems. Results will vary of course depending on your particular circumstances and what food you eat.\n\nThe beauty of this system is you don’t need to wait for everything to decompose before you top it up. Just keep topping it up and it will keep disappearing into the soil and turn your trash into triumph in your garden without any real hard work from you. Another secret to fast waste disposal is soaking your scraps to ferment them. I now recommend you do this with all your waste all year round and not just in winter as shown in a very old video.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do I ferment my waste?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nChoose a container to keep on your kitchen bench or under your sink with a lid that is airtight but easy to remove. You don't want to make this a chore. If the lid is hard to remove you won't do it. It needs to seal the container well so no bugs infiltrate your house or your waste collection container. Then simply collect all your kitchen scraps in this container and add \"Wastewater\". Allow your scraps to soak in this \"Wastewater\" for as long as you can tolerate so it gets stinky.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTurn your stinky waste to sensational soil.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\nAs a general rule this waste covered in water will not smell for roughly 3 to 5 days. Though some things go off quicker than others.  Like cat food - stinky stuff. If it gets to three days and you can't stand the smell, then empty it or add more waste water to dilute the odour. This buys you time till the weekend when you have time to empty it. Or you can add lots of citrus peel.  It will smell beautiful even when you toss it into your Compot.\n\nWork out what works best for you.  But the longer your waste soaks the quicker it will decompose.  Turn your stinky waste into sensational soil which is in fact called \"Frass\". Frass is the by-product (like worm castings) created from hundreds of Soldier Fly larvae devouring your waste. It is super rich so spread it around your garden and not just in one spot. Then water it in well like you would any other fertiliser or soil conditioner.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do I ferment my waste?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\nIf you are using your Compots for worm friendly waste only you \u003cstrong\u003edo not\u003c\/strong\u003e need to ferment your waste. Worms don't like fermented waste.  A couple of days is ok but any more than that will get too much for the worms to tolerate as the waste becomes too acidic for them to manage.\n\nWhen you collect \u003cstrong\u003eALL your waste together\u003c\/strong\u003e, ideally you want to ferment this waste with \u003cstrong\u003ewastewater\u003c\/strong\u003e so it does several things.....\n\n\u003col\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSoftens the waste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eStarts the decomposition process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMakes it easier for bacteria and bugs to dispose of it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts the Soldier Flies who will devour your waste quicker than worms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAllows you to fit 10 litres of waste into just one pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHelps in winter when the bacteria, bugs and or Soldier Flies might be  hibernating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNourishes your garden when you toss it all in your Compot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDilutes and mingles all the odours and nutrients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eProvides instant food for your plants - in solution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLast but not least....It keeps vermin away\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\nIf for what ever reason you find it does not keep the vermin away it probably means you are not soaking the waste long enough. Or you are using sugar cane mulch where rats are prevalent in that area. Thus, you might need to have a larger container in your laundry or shed where you can accumulate more than one bucket of waste and allow it to ferment for longer than a day. This to me is extra work and takes up extra space, so try soaking it overnight, empty it into your Compot and watch what occurs.\n\nIf nothing is trying to dig around your pots or chew threw your pots then you know this will work in your garden. But if you find those pesky rats or something else is trying to get into your pots then you know you need to soak the waste for a longer period of time. Just make sure you don't use a container that gets too heavy to carry.\n\nEvery critter in the garden is looking for food to eat and your waste can be an easy food source for these animals if you don't soak your waste. Fresh waste is easily smelt by animals in your garden.  That is not to say this won't work.  It all depends on your circumstances.  For instance - some people have great success in raised garden beds when using the eco-eze composter for just worms. You need to work out what you prefer to do and what works in your garden.\n\nOther options (coming soon)\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is \"wastewater\"?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nWastewater is any water you are tossing down your kitchen drain that is going to waste.   It could be...\n\n\u003col\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCooking water - eg. pea, pasta, rice, veggie water etc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWater from a container you rinsed out that is destined for your recycle bin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWashing up water - if you wash up by hand.  A little detergent is a good thing (video to come)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGrey water if you have a way to collect this easily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAny water you can save from being wasted down the drain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\nThe bad thing is - you will realise just how much water you waste when you start collecting it.   But don't stress.   No one is perfect.  If you fill your pot up with more water than waste this can only be a good thing as you are putting water back into your garden.  Work out what works for you.   If you still waste some down the drain that is ok too.   You can only save so much unless you have a grey water system.  Just do the best you can.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat happens if I get Soldier Flies in my worm farm?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nUsually, the Soldier Fly Larvae crowd out the worms in a worm farm if they are in large numbers.  The worms don't like the leachate produced by the Soldier Fly Larvae.   As worms are self regulating they will eat each other if there is no food for them to eat.  Some people manage to get the two working together in their worm farms.   But it does require management.\n\nWith the Compot system, the worms have somewhere to escape – the soil.  You never have to worry about your worms dying with this eco-eze compost solution if it gets too hot, or too cold, or you go away on holidays. The Soldier Flies is exactly what you want inside your Compot because they eat everything, and are super fast and efficient.  But in a worm farm they crowd out the worms.  You might find they fly out at you when you remove the lid as they can't get out otherwise.\n\nSoldier Fly Larvae are pretty stinky above ground as the leachate smells just like ammonia created in anaerobic conditions. There is no smell when in the ground and the Ammonia is instant food for you plants. If you live in the bush you could use a worm farm for Soldier Flies because no one will care about the odour. But in urban environments you have to consider your neighbours as they most likely won't approve of your composting methods.\n\nWith a Compot in the ground there is no smell.  If there is a small you need to call me so I can work out what you are doing and how to tweak your process.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow many pots do I need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nIf you are a household of more than one person you will need more than one Compot.  A general rule of thumb is one per person and one for the garden.  That is a good starting point.   However, I find vegetarians often need two per person and two for the garden.  I think this is because they eat lots more fresh food and less processed food.\n\nThe eco-eze Compot composter actually works faster than larger compost bins which is why you don't always need a lot of them.   Depending on the amount of waste you produce you may never need anymore than one per person and one for the garden.  If you do need more you can always buy more.\n\nIdeally, you need to plant a few around your garden and rotate filling them.  By the time you get back to the first one, it will be well and truly ready to take more of your waste. The waste disappears into the surrounding soil so you don’t need to collect and spread soil as you do with traditional Compost Bins.  The worms will move around the garden from pot to pot and spread their castings as they go. So much less work for you.\n\nSome people choose to have lots of pots so they can nourish all their garden easily.  Other people get a few and move then around the garden every 6 moths or so. In the end it is up to you what will work best for you and your circumstances.  I only move mine if I am re-designing the garden.  Otherwise they stay in the same place forever.\n\nYour \u003cstrong\u003eawful waste will become awesome soil\u003c\/strong\u003e in less time than other compost systems.   If you waste does not turn to soil I give you your money back.  But you can't fail with this system. It is all just a matter of time and your waste will transform into beautiful soil, and transform your garden.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCan I harvest soil?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nIf you want to collect and harvest soil you can. Just let one pot rest for 4 to 6 weeks without topping it up and it will turn into beautiful rich composted \"Frass\" that is easy to scoop out with your hand or a trowel. This occurs quicker than a traditional compost bin and is easy to collect.\n\nIf you don’t like filling the pots with \u003cstrong\u003eeverything\u003c\/strong\u003e from your kitchen \u003cstrong\u003eyou can choose\u003c\/strong\u003e to fill them with just \u003cstrong\u003eworm friendly food only\u003c\/strong\u003e, as you would in a worm farm. The worms will try to fill the pot up with soil back up to ground level.  You will get more soil this way but you will have to empty it more often as well.   Thus a little more work involved.\n\nWorms are great in raised garden beds if you really want to breed up worms and see them in action inside your pots.  The choice is yours and you will soon work out what’s best for your situation.  But remember that fresh waste can attract the wrong kind of garden critter.  If this happens then you need to follow my instructions and soak your waste in wastewater as seen in this video about composting in Winter.  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/a75cXM8Icv0\"\u003eCompots in winter\u003c\/a\u003e I find that soaking your scraps in wastewater works well all year round and not just winter.\n\nRemember. ..Just... Fill...Forget...Refill...when ready and watch your garden grow.\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eArticles coming soon\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\nWhat can I put in my Compots with my dog waste (coming soon)\n\nWhat if my dogs want to dig it up (coming soon)\n\nBlack Soldier Flies and Animal Waste (coming soon)\n\nComposting in winter\n\nPropagating wheatgrass\n\npropagating seeds\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/eco-eze-compots\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop eco-eze Compots Now\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"Direct Compost Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55020559171956,"sku":"CL1","price":39.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/7171\/7748\/files\/eco-eze_compot_composter.webp?v=1785570384"},{"product_id":"compot-and-lid-x-5-5l-compost-bin","title":"Compot \u0026 Lid x 5 | 5L Compost Bin","description":"We have always been told 'what' we can't compost because it is harmful to worms.  But the \u003cstrong\u003eeco-eze Compot can compost 'ALL'\u003c\/strong\u003e those things and more because it does not work on worms alone.  The Soldier Fly Larvae will do all the hard work inside the Compot while the worms work on the outside.  It is not common to find the Soldier Fly Larvae and worms in the pot at the same time.  But it can happen if most of the waste has gone and the worms have moved in to finish it off.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy are five a good number?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nWith 5 Compots you can spread them around your garden and nourish many more areas without needing to keep digging holes.  Five is good for a family of four but it's also good for large gardens.  Even as a two-person household with a big backyard.   With five you can use one pot for just worm friendly food only to breed up worms, and fill the other pots up with everything else.  Plus you can collect soil easily by rotating letting one rest for a few weeks while your rotate filling the other pots.  It's a personal choice but is good value for money if you have a largish family.  Just keep topping them up and they will look after themselves.  Too easy!\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCan the kids use it too?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nAs far as an easy compost bin goes this is so easy. You can't go wrong.   The kids can use it too and learn a different way to compost - but it keeps toddlers out with the lockable lid?   And a 50 kg child can run across the Compot without damaging the pot or injuring themselves.   It is especially easy for busy people who have little time to compost.\n\nAnd remember you are helping the environment the more you compost.   Just Fill...Forget...Refill whenever it suits you.\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eArticles coming soon\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\nWhat can I put in my Compots with my dog waste (coming soon)\n\nWhat if my dogs want to dig it up (coming soon)\n\nBlack Soldier Flies and Animal Waste (coming soon)\n\nComposting in winter\n\nPropagating wheatgrass\n\npropagating seeds\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/eco-eze-compots\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop eco-eze Compots Now\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"Direct Compost Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55020559434100,"sku":"CL5","price":140.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/7171\/7748\/files\/eco-eze_compot_composter_x_5.webp?v=1785570386"},{"product_id":"compot-and-propagator-x-1-5l-compost-bin","title":"Compot \u0026 Propagator x 1 | 5L Compost Bin","description":"Composting occurs below and propagating occurs on top.  Holes in the top allow gases to escape. Water your plants through these holes as well.  Heat generated below from your waste decomposing, warms the soil above, and creates a humid environment inside the Top for the seeds to sprout.   It is virtually a mini hot house or terrarium in your garden.  And it works.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere is the best place to put it?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nThe best position to plant your easy composter \u0026amp; propagator top will depend on your specific climate and environment and what you might be trying to propagate.   If your climate is too hot you might find propagating in the shade works better.  Or in the sun might work better in winter.   Like all gardening, propagating can be a trial-and-error thing.   Just have fun with it and keep trying till you find what works in your garden.\n\nA single easy composter \u0026amp; propagator top are suitable for anyone who wants a small composting solution.   Or you want to grow a few veggies and herbs on the side as a bit of a hobby.  Owning a Compot and Top means you don't need warming trays, greenhouses, and other paraphernalia just to grow a couple of seeds.   It's a fun way to grow plants from seed and fun for the kids to play with and learn.\n\nLink - Using the easy composter \u0026amp; propagator top in a chicken pen. (coming)\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCan I put one in a Chicken pen?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nThe easy composter \u0026amp; propagator top often suits people with chickens.    That is because they usually give much of their waste to their chickens and have very little waste left over to compost.  But chickens don't always eat everything so what do you do with the rest of your waste?  Put it in an eco-eze Compot.  When the Soldier Flies come the chickens can feast on the larvae which are roughly 45% protein for them.\n\nChickens love Soldier Fly Larvae and maggots also. You are not likely to get maggots in the Compot but don't panic if you do.   If they happen to get inside the Compot they usually can't get out very easily.  If house flies are hovering around your pots in your garden then add a little extra cover.   Usually, this is enough to filter any odours they might be smelling.   You, of course, should not smell anything.\n\nIn a chicken pen you don't need to worry about covering the pot as chickens like flies as well.   And you don't need to soak your scraps when using the Compot inside a chicken pen.  I now teach people to use the \"\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/super-fast-composting-above-ground-with-a-compot\"\u003eAbove Ground Method\u003c\/a\u003e\" in a chicken pen as some chickens will dig up your pot trying to get to the larvae and any worms that have found their way to the pots.\n\nIf you use the above ground method they can't dig around it but can easily access the larvae when they venture outside the pot.  (video coming)\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do I harvest the larvae for the chickens?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nIn your chicken pen, they will help themselves to the larvae.  When composting in your garden, simply put on a glove, scoop out some Larvae and toss it into your chicken pen.   Your chickens will sort out what to eat while the rest will improve the soil in their coop.  Or give the larvae a little hose with water through a strainer to remove all the composting material.\n\nThere will be other bugs in there that your chickens will also like.  Hose gently to save as many bugs as you can.  There might be little cockroaches, slaters, millipedes and other composting critters.  All good for your chickens and your garden though some might disagree about Millipedes.\n\nWhen the Soldier Fly larvae grow big enough and are ready to pupate they bury out through the soil and hatch into Soldier Flies.  Then they find a partner, mate, lay their larvae and die. Not much of a life for a fly.   Very rarely will you see them in your garden.  They are very elusive and completely harmless.  They don't have a mouth so they cannot harm you.   Get excited if you see one in your garden because you know you have the best composter around that is free - next to the worms of course.\n\nLink- Growing greens in your chicken pen on top of the Compot\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing greens in your chicken pen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nMany of you with chickens know you can't grow anything is a chicken pen because chickens will scratch everything to pieces.  Having a Compot and Compot Top allows you to grow greens in their coops without them destroying the seeds before they have sprouted.  When you are growing greens in the lid, remove the top after the greens have sprouted and let the chickens at it.\n\nAnother tip is to uncover the seeds when they have just sprouted. The seeds are really high in protein at this stage.  Let your wheat or barley etc grow long and green to improve your egg quality.\n\nHyperlink - \"details on how to grow wheatgrass, barley, oats etc\"\n\n\u003ch2\u003eUsing the propagator top directly in the garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nYou can use the Propagator Top directly in the garden to cover small seedlings.   This is really handy for plants that don't like to be transplanted.   You can plant them once straight into a garden and protect them with the Compot Top.   Water them through the holes in the top and uncover when ready.  Secure them in place with the 4 stakes that come with your Top.   This stops the Top from being knocked over by garden animals protecting your plant till it's time to uncover it.\n\nFind out what works best for you. Don't make it a chore. It is meant to be fun and easy. The choice is yours.\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eArticles coming soon\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\nWhat can I put in my Compots with my dog waste (coming soon)\n\nWhat if my dogs want to dig it up (coming soon)\n\nBlack Soldier Flies and Animal Waste (coming soon)\n\nComposting in winter\n\nPropagating wheatgrass\n\npropagating seeds\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/eco-eze-compots\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop eco-eze Compots Now\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"Direct Compost Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55020559499636,"sku":"CLT1","price":57.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/7171\/7748\/files\/eco-eze_compot__propagator_x_1.webp?v=1785570387"},{"product_id":"compot-and-propagator-x-2-5l-compost-bin","title":"Compot \u0026 Propagator x 2 | 5L Compost Bin","description":"Under normal circumstances, your wheat will grow in less than 10 days.   This is quicker than planting wheat directly on the ground.  But you can plant your wheat directly on the ground if you want to, and still cover it with the Compot Top.  Hold it in place with the 4 Stakes.  It won't grow as quickly directly on the ground, because it does not have the heat and moisture created from composting below in a Compot.\n\nYou should have a wheat crop to cut and juice every week if you time it right.  Customers have told me it grows quicker than in their wheatgrass trays.  The heat generated below in the Compot makes it just the right environment for the wheat, barley, or oats, to sprout.\n\nThe Compot Top comes with a lift pin as well.  This can be placed in any one of the four holes in the new design (center hole in the old design) and left there while you are propagating.  When your wheatgrass gets really tall the lift pin makes it easy to pick the lid up and put in more compost below.  If you have several Compots then you might like to just leave one to propagate with and rotate filling up the others.  This is what works best for me.  Work out a system that works for you.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow much juice can I get out of one lid?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nA whole lid full of wheatgrass will give you 5 to 7 shots of wheatgrass if you blend it up with roughly 100mls of water.   This comes from only half a cup of wheat seeds.   Enough for one shot per day for a week.   And you don't need a special juicer to turn it into juice.   But get your seeds from an organic shop if you can.   Or grow the wheat till it seeds and save the seeds.\n\nMy trick, (that I discovered by accident) to stop the bitterness when juicing wheat grass, is to freeze it into ice cube trays or small plastic containers.   Defrost the next day for  your daily shot, and it actually becomes quite drinkable.  All the bitter taste is gone.  Or add to a smoothie or whatever takes your fancy.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOne for you, One for your chooks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nIf you have two Compots and Tops you can put one of the pots and tops in your chicken pen and one in your veggie garden.  But it's up to you where you put them.  There is no rule.  Just whatever suits you and your garden.\n\nI have found that in hot climates it is best to propagate under a shady tree though it does depend on what you are trying to grow.   Having the extra propagator top means you can use it directly in the garden to cover any new plant.   Some plants don’t like being transplanted so cover them with the propagator top directly in the garden.  Stake the top into the ground with the 4 stakes, to prevent bugs and slugs from eating your new little plants.   Water it through the holes in the top while gases escape through the holes as well.   Experiment what works best for you.\n\nTry growing other things from seed as well.  It is not just for wheatgrass.   There are a number of ways you can use the lid to grow the seeds.   I like using toilet rolls. Some people might use those jiffy packs or egg cartons.  Or just fill the lid with potting mix and plant directly in the lid.   This works well for wheatgrass.\n\nIf using compost from inside the Compot be careful when propagating because it can be too rich.  It is best to mix it with other soil, but again experiment and see what works best for what you are growing.  There are so many variables, but I am sure you will work that our for yourself over time.\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eArticles coming soon\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\nWhat can I put in my Compots with my dog waste (coming soon)\n\nWhat if my dogs want to dig it up (coming soon)\n\nBlack Soldier Flies and Animal Waste (coming soon)\n\nComposting in winter\n\nPropagating wheatgrass\n\npropagating seeds\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/eco-eze-compots\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop eco-eze Compots Now\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"Direct Compost Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55020559565172,"sku":"CLT2","price":109.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/7171\/7748\/files\/eco-eze_compot__propagator_x_2.webp?v=1785570388"},{"product_id":"compot-and-propagator-x-3-5l-compost-bin","title":"Compot \u0026 Propagator x 3 | 5L Compost Bin","description":"Some things grow better in the sun and some things grow better in the shade.   So plant one in the shade and one in the sun and perhaps one in filtered light thus giving yourself plenty of options to choose from.   Then see what grows best in which spot and over time you will work out what works in your garden.  If you find you need more Portable Composter Propagator Tops you can always get them another time.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen can I propagate?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nPropagating can vary depending on the time of year, the temperature, the soil, the humidity etc.  Hence a little knowledge about what grows in your area will bring you greater success with your propagator.  Check with your local nursery of suitable plants to grow or do a little research on the net.   I have had great success with everything I have grown so far but naturally, I've not tried everything there is to grow.  And what works in my area may not work in your area so just keep experimenting and having some fun.\n\nHaving the three Portable Composter Propagator Tops gives you more opportunity to experiment more and hence get better results.   If you are growing wheatgrass you should never run out of wheatgrass because you will have enough tops to overlap the growing time.  Definitely better if you are more than one person who loves wheatgrass juice each day as a nutrient booster.\n\nAlternately if you have chickens you can put one in your chicken pen and two in your garden to nourish and improve your soil while feeding your chickens at the same time.   Or you can have two for your chickens and one for you.  It’s up to you.  There is no right way or wrong way.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eUsing the Top directly in the garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nYou don't necessarily need to use the propagator on top of the eco-eze Compot composter all the time.  Plant them around your garden over new seedlings to protect your seedling from slugs and bugs that would normally harm your plants.  This is common when you have plants that don't like being propagated in little pots and then transplanted into the ground.  You have to plant them directly in the ground, cover them with the Top, and not move them.\n\nThis is where the Top really comes in handy as there are not too many things on the market that aren't high enough to accommodate a growing plant.   Plus it is harder to knock over if you are using the stakes to hold it in place.   And it is easy to water your plants through the holes in the top where the gases escape also.\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eArticles coming soon\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\nPropagating wheatgrass (coming soon)\n\npropagating seeds (coming soon)\n\nComposting in winter (coming soon)\n\nComposting and propagating in a chicken pen (coming soon)\n\nFeeding Soldier Fly Larvae to your chickens\n\nBlack Soldier Flies and Animal Waste (coming soon)\n\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/eco-eze-compots\"\u003eShop eco-eze Compots Now\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e","brand":"Direct Compost Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55020559630708,"sku":"CLT3","price":146.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/7171\/7748\/files\/eco-eze_compot__propagator_x_3.webp?v=1785570389"},{"product_id":"starter-kit-1-5l-compost-bin","title":"Starter Kit #1 | 5L Compost Bin","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHow many propagators do I need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nYou can fit about 8 toilet rolls inside the upturned lid of a Compot.   Hence 8 plants can be grown.   Technically one seed per toilet roll unless you are growing something like purslane whose seeds are super tiny.   Although you can grow more if you spread the seeds over the soil in the upturned lid. Depends what you are trying to grow.   Therefore the quantity you might need depends on how many plants you are trying to grow and how often.\n\nIf growing wheatgrass you can put half a cup to a full cup of wheat in the upturned lid.  One top for one person to grow and juice wheatgrass can be enough though you may need two tops when juicing for two people to keep up a good rotation schedule.   But if you want to grow large quantities of herbs or veggies one top may not be enough.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGreat for new gardeners\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nThe Clever Compost Bins are great if you are new to gardening and composting.  Plus you don't have to spend oodles of money on propagating equipment only to find out it's not your forte.   Hence you can have some fun and dabble in propagating to see if it's something you want to do.   Three pots and a top allows you to propagate on top of one Compot while rotating filling the other two Compots.  This way you don’t have to keep removing the lid that you are using to propagate to fill the pot below with waste.\n\nBut if you want to you can use the Lift Pin to easily lift up the lid and fill up your Compot.   I often leave the pin in the lid so it is there ready for me when I go to top up the Compot.   Just be sure you don't do this if you plant your pots somewhere you are going to mow over them.  The mower will not like that metal Lift Pin.  lol\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eArticles coming soon\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\nWhat can I put in my Compots with my dog waste (coming soon)\n\nWhat if my dogs want to dig it up (coming soon)\n\nBlack Soldier Flies and Animal Waste (coming soon)\n\nComposting in winter\n\nPropagating wheatgrass\n\npropagating seeds\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/eco-eze-compots\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop eco-eze Compots Now\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"Direct Compost Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55020559729012,"sku":"SK1","price":114.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/7171\/7748\/files\/eco-eze_compot_X_3_propagarot_x_1.webp?v=1785570391"},{"product_id":"starter-kit-2-5l-compost-bin","title":"Starter Kit #2 | 5L Compost Bin","description":"And it allows you to let one pot rest for 4 to 6 weeks to harvest any composted soil – but wait for it all to decompose before you do this.  Four easy compost bins give you greater choice where to place them around your garden.  Or perhaps you have raised garden beds.  Or maybe a big tree that needs nourishing as well.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNourishing a big tree\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nPlant one beside the tree, fill with your waste then reverse the lid and lock into place.  You can now mow over the Compot right up to the edge of the tree and not worry about a composter being in the way but nourish your tree without extra fertilisers.   Cover it with your fresh grass clipping or leaves so it blends into the surrounding area.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWeekly wheatgrass to juice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nHaving the second top makes it easy to grow wheatgrass on a weekly basis so you never run out of juice.   While one is growing the other is ready for cutting and juicing.  Or use one over a seedling in the garden.   Cover the seedling with the top and hold in place with the four stakes.  This will keep all the bugs and slugs from eating your new little seedling until they are ready to be exposed to the elements.\n\nBasically, you can choose where and how you want to use them.  It is exciting when you propagate your first seeds.  Just give it a go and have some fun.\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eArticles coming soon\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\nPropagating wheatgrass(coming soon)\n\npropagating seeds(coming soon)\n\nComposting in winter(coming soon)\n\nHow to propagate in a chook pen (coming soon)\n\nFeeding larvae to your chooks (coming soon)\n\nBlack Soldier Flies and Animal Waste (coming soon)\n\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/eco-eze-compots\"\u003eShop eco-eze Composts Now\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e","brand":"Direct Compost Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55020559860084,"sku":"SK2","price":161.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/7171\/7748\/files\/eco-eze_compot_X_4_propagarot_x_2.webp?v=1785570392"},{"product_id":"starter-kit-special-5l-compost-bin","title":"Starter Kit Special | 5L Compost Bin","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSoaking your Scraps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nBy soaking your scraps in wastewater all the odours mingle and the decomposition process starts.  Your waste breaks down quicker, therefore you get better use of your pots.  Much like adding EMO (Effective Microorganisms) to a Bokashi system but with your wastewater instead.\n\nYou can use wastewater with detergent if you have really dry soil.   The detergent breaks the surface tension of the soil allowing the water to penetrate into the soil.  You can use EMO's also if you like or if you have a Bokashi you can get a few Compots to compliment your Bokashi.   However I do recommend that you fill your bokashi bucket with water (not to full or it will be too heavy) the night before you empty it.  This is to ensure the waste is nice and wet when you toss it in your pot.\n\nFive pots allow you to place the Compots strategically around a medium to large size garden.  So, in the end, you get a better result all over your garden and less need to move them.  But of course, it is your decision if you want to move them and dig more holes.  To me this is work and if you have bad clay soil this is really hard work.  But if you follow my instructions of how to deal with clay soil, you will improve your clay soil over time. \u003cstrong\u003e   (\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/tips-tricks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003esee tips and tricks\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePropagating with 5 Compots\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nWhen you have five portable compost bins you have far more choice on which one to use for propagating.   Plant the Compots in different places of light, shade, semi-shade etc.  If one spot doesn't work for one type of seed you are trying to propagate then try another spot.  You will have plenty of pots to choose which one to use for your next propagation experiment.\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eArticles coming soon\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\nPropagating wheatgrass\n\npropagating seeds\n\nComposting in winter\n\nComposting and propagating in a chook pen(coming soon)\n\nFeeding your chooks larvae (coming soon)\n\nBlack Soldier Flies and Animal Waste (coming soon)\n\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/eco-eze-compots\"\u003eShop eco-eze Compots Now\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e","brand":"Direct Compost Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55020559925620,"sku":"SKSPEC","price":156.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/7171\/7748\/files\/cap-bucket-new.png?v=1785570393"},{"product_id":"economy-gardener-pack-5l-compost-bin","title":"Economy Gardener Pack  | 5L Compost Bin","description":"If you are a family of 4 or 5 and produce at least a bucket of waste every two days you will most likely need this pack.  Once you start collecting your waste and realise you need more you can always order more then.  It is difficult to know exactly how much waste you produce until you actually start collecting it.  Therefore it is best to try a few to gauge how they work in your area and if you need more you can always order more.\n\nWith a large family, you may not have time to garden but hate throwing your waste in your council bin.  The eco-eze Compot can be a waste disposal system that takes ALL your kitchen waste - not just some of it.  So even if you never get time to garden you can still improve your soil in your garden and help the planet.  To make it even easier, get the kids to do it for you while learning how to care for their environment.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEasy to spread around the garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nThese portable composter bins make it easy to spread them around your garden and just rotate filling them.  If you keep up the water to your garden and cover your garden bed with something to stop evaporation, you will make it easier for worms to move around your garden.  Hence they spread their goodness as they go from pot to pot without any extra help from you.  And all you have to do it top them up with your waste.  No turning or hard work involved.\n\nThe soil is improved as nutrients and water leach from the pots and consequently, you get better plant growth.  If you don’t have enough waste you can always go and raid a fruit shop or juice shop for their waste.  I have raided shopping center bins for extra waste.  But leave the good food for the dumpster divers.  Then need to eat too.  Or just put whatever you have each week into a different pot so it nourishes more parts of your garden without having to spread compost.\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePropagating\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nWith two tops you have plenty of options to propagate and if you need more you can always add them to your order spreading the cost of the post over more items.  It’s best if you fill out a custom quote if you want a different pack than those currently listed.   In the end, it comes back to you and what you want to achieve in your garden.\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eArticles coming soon\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\nPropagating wheatgrass\n\npropagating seeds\n\nComposting in winter\n\nWhat can I put in my Compots with my dog waste (coming soon)\n\nWhat if my dogs want to dig it up (coming soon)\n\nBlack Soldier Flies and Animal Waste (coming soon)\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/eco-eze-compots\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop eco-eze Compots Now\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"Direct Compost Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55020559991156,"sku":"EG","price":203.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/7171\/7748\/files\/eco-eze_compot_X_6_propagarot_x_2.webp?v=1785570394"},{"product_id":"serious-gardener-pack-5l-compost-bin","title":"Serious Gardener Pack | 5L Compost Bin","description":"Let a few rest for 4 to 6 weeks and then harvest beautiful, composted, \"Frass\", to spread around the garden.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Ten?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nThe options are endless with 10 Compots.  There is nothing you can't accomplish with 10 of these Easy Composter Bins and three propagator tops.  Ten Compots means you can plant them closer together or spread them around a very large garden.  Either way, you can't help but improve your soil especially if you have bad clay soil or sandy soil.   Plant them a minimum of 2 meters apart so you don't over nourish your soil - if that is at all possible.\n\nIf you have a really large garden then 10 Compots could be the perfect number. But if you live alone this could be a bit of overkill.    You may not have the waste to fill them all. Then again you might want to give them away as gifts.  Or collect waste from restaurants, friends or neighbours, to feed your pots and your garden.   When they see the change in your garden they will probably want some too.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHarvesting \"Frass\"\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nTen Compots in your garden may not be in use all the time - as a result, you have more opportunity to harvest soil from the ones that sit idle.  Therefore you have an endless supply of Composted \"Frass\", to use in pot plants or spread around the garden or perhaps make worm tea.   Just remember to spread the Frass thinly around your garden as it is super rich.\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePropagating with the composted soil\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nWith the three tops, you can propagate to your heart’s content in whichever pot you feel like using at the time.   Be sure and plant some of your Compots in the shade and some in the sun and experiment what works best for propagating in your area.   If using the composted \"Frass\" to propagate your seeds, it can be very rich, so it's probably best to mix it with ordinary old soil.  Or just use a good quality potting mix or propagation mix from the hardware store or nursery and spread the other Frass around your garden.\n\nExperiment with what you like to grow to find out which method gets the best results and what suits the microclimate in your garden.\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eArticles coming soon\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\nPropagating wheatgrass\n\npropagating seeds\n\nComposting in winter\n\nPropagating seeds,\n\nComposting dog waste (coming soon)\n\nWhat if my dogs want to dig it up (coming soon)\n\nBlack Soldier Flies and Animal Waste (coming soon)\n\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/eco-eze-compots\"\u003eShop eco-eze Compots Now\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e","brand":"Direct Compost Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55020560089460,"sku":"SG","price":318.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/7171\/7748\/files\/eco-eze_compot_X_10_propagarot_x_3.webp?v=1785570396"},{"product_id":"plant-propagator-top","title":"Plant Propagator Top","description":"All you do is reverse the Compot Lid, fill it with soil or propagation mix, water it then plant your seeds.  Next - place the lid (with the soil and seeds) on top of the Compot but \u003cstrong\u003eDO NOT\u003c\/strong\u003e lock it.  Place the Propagator top on top of the lid, and with a little downward pressure, twist it clockwise and lock it into place.  The gases escape through the top where you can also water it through the same holes.  The heat generated from the composting waste below creates just enough heat to keep the seeds warm.    Not only that it creates a nice humid environment in the top, much like a glass house or terrarium.\n\nAnd you can water the seeds through the hole in the top of the Top where the gases also escape.  It is fun to see your seed sprout and grow under the Propagator Top\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePropagate directly in the garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nPlant Propagation Top can also be used directly in the garden over any new seedling or plant.  Place it over the plant or seed and secure it in place with the 4 stakes through the holes in the side tabs.  This protects the plant from the elements and garden critters till it is big enough to be left uncovered.  Water the plant through the holes in the top so you don't have to remove the top every time you want to water.\n\nThe new Top has the holes arranged so you can water directly onto your seeds when using toilet rolls to propagate.  Remove the cover when the seedling is big enough to fend for itself and harden it off to the sun.  Hardening off is necessary as there is a small amount of UV protection in the material to protect your seedling.  The UV also ensures the top will last for many years in the sun before ending up in your recycle bin.\n\nYou can purchase seeds to add to an order of pots and tops on our seed site \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/abseeds.compot.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eABSeeds\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eUse in your chicken pen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nYou can even use it in your chicken pen over the Compot for growing wheat, barley or oats.  Or use it directly on top of a big pot plant so the chickens don’t destroy whatever it is you are trying to grow.\n\nWith the above ground method you can dispose of some chicken waste as well.  (video coming soon)   The lift pin allows for easy removal of the lid to fill more waste into the Compot below.  Whatever you do will depends on what you want to achieve in your garden, and thus determines whether this is a valuable addition to your Compots.\n\nI love mine for growing wheat grass in record time ready to juice and for having fun propagating seeds when I have time.    Propagating in Summer can be hard in extreme climates so try doing it in the shade or semi-shade.  You can usually propagate in the sun or shade in winter depending on what you are trying to grow.\n\nKeep experimenting and just have fun with it. It works. It's fun. It's great for the kids. And it's great for your chooks.  All gardening can be trial-and-error, so just have fun with it and enjoy what comes.\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eArticles coming soon\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\nGrowing Wheatgrass\n\nPropagating seeds\n\nGrowing in your chicken pen\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/propagator-top-lid\"\u003eShop Now\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/abseeds.compot.com.au\/\"\u003eSHOP Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"Direct Compost Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55020561531252,"sku":"CT1","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/7171\/7748\/files\/Propagator_Top_on_Compot.webp?v=1785570397"},{"product_id":"lift-pin","title":"Lift Pin","description":"","brand":"Direct Compost Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55020561596788,"sku":"LP","price":3.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/7171\/7748\/files\/Lift_Pin_in_Lid_-1_b021be30-63f1-41fb-b3e2-be055b7e3da3.jpg?v=1785570398"},{"product_id":"garden-stakes-x-4","title":"Garden Stakes x 4","description":"The top has a small amount of UV stabiliser in it to protect it from the sun.\n\nThis protects the plants as well to a degree, thus the reason to acclimatize your plant to the sun when you remove the top.\n\nIf you do this in the middle of the day, it will be too harsh on your plant and your plant will suffer.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere to place the Stakes?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nMost common use for the stakes now is to hold the propagator top securely on the ground when placing over a seedling.\n\nThe garden stakes were originally designed to go through the rim of the pot to secure it into the ground.\n\nOr they can be placed through the base of the Compot holes as well.\n\nThis was to prevent dogs from digging up your pots.\n\nBut the reality is it won't keep big dogs out unless you take other measures to prevent them from going near your pots.\n\nThose other remedies are fermenting your scraps, leaving out meat, and putting a dollop of their poo in the lid.\n\nHowever - putting the stakes in your Compot prevents you from twisting the pot around in the ground when removing runner roots.\n\nI have found if you keep feeding your pots and there is lots of activity inside your Compots you are less likely to have an issue with roots\n\nMy other use for the stakes is to hold irrigation pipe in place.  I am sure you will find other uses for the stakes.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKeeping Dogs Out\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nAs the stakes have proven to be little deterrent to certain dogs, I now recommend a number of other solutions which will vary depending on your dog.\n\n\u003col\u003e\n\n \t\u003cli\u003eFerment your waste in wastewater.  Dogs and other vermin don't usually like the fermented smell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \t\u003cli\u003ePut a dollop of their poop in the lid of your Compot on the top of the lid in a plastic lid.  This will only work if they don't eat their own poop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \t\u003cli\u003ePut the Compot somewhere in the garden where they can't access it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \t\u003cli\u003eSet up the Above Ground Method in a large pot that they can't knock over or access easily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \t\u003cli\u003eLeave meat out of your pots.  Most people feed all their meat to their dogs, but some don't.  If this is the only thing that is going in your council bin, then that is not such a bad thing.  Try fermenting the meat with onions and chilli as an option.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\nYou might find a secret remedy to keeping them out that we have not thought of. Who knows?\n\nIt might be as simple as soaking your scraps for a certain number of days so it is really stinky and all the odours are so mingled in together that the dog can't distinguish any particular smell and does not like the heavily fermented smell.\n\nJust experiment a bit with different things and see what works for you and your dog or put them somewhere the dog can't access.\n\nThe fermented waste and dog poop will work for most dogs but not all.\n\nYou must know your dog and if he eats his own poop them most likely nothing will keep him from digging up your pots.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCan I put meat in the Compots if I have a Dog?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nYes and No.  It all depends on your dog.  This is basically answered above\n\nIf you do put meat in the Compot you must soak it first to ferment it along with the other waste as well.\n\nOr you might just have to leave the meat out, which is easy if your dog eats all the meat leftovers.\n\nIf meat is the only thing you throw in your council bin, then that is not such a bad thing.\n\nTo read greater details about how to use a Compot click here \u003ca href=\"\/products\/eco-eze-compot-composter\"\u003eGreen Compot x 1 \u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Articles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nHow to use (coming soon)\n\nGrowing seeds in the garden with the Compot Top (coming soon)\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/propagator-top-lid\"\u003eShop Now\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/abseeds.compot.com.au\/\"\u003eSHOP Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"Direct Compost Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55020561695092,"sku":"ST4","price":6.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/7171\/7748\/files\/Garden_Stakes_x_4-1_8fb4d63e-000d-472d-b723-13e3890dc185.jpg?v=1785570399"},{"product_id":"recycled-compot-x-15-5l-compost-bin","title":"Recycled  Compot x 15 | 5L Compost Bin","description":"The variety of waste seems to keep the soldier flies happier and thus working better for you.  Just rotate filling them the same way you would the green Compots.  Or let one rest while you rotate the others.  When it is ready to empty let another one rest and now you have an empty pot to start filling up again.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow long should the \u003cstrong\u003eRecycled Portable Compost Bins \u003c\/strong\u003erest before emptying.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nIf you are going to harvest soil from them and they are mainly full of animal waste, then you must let them sit for at least 6 weeks . This is to ensure all the animal waste has been decomposed properly.  It should smell like beautiful composted soil. This way you won't be putting your trowel into semi-decomposed doggie doos which could be really stinky.\n\nDepending on what sort of soil you have will depend on how long they need to rest. If you have really bad clay soil it can take longer whereas sandy soil is quicker as the contents leach away quicker. Of course, you don't need to empty them until they have filled up with soil which can take up to a year or more depending on your garden and how you rotate filling them. Once it is too full to put anymore waste in then you can let one rest to fully decompose, and then empty it.\n\nThe Black Recycled Compots are very slightly softer \u0026amp; weaker than the Green Compots.  The little tabs on the lid can potentially  break if you stand on them. I personally recommend getting the green ones if you are likely to put them in a place in the garden where people are likely to step. as they will last longer, can be recycled more times, and don't break if you stand on them. Because the material currently used to produce the Black Pots is better quality than previous models I now guarantee them for 2 years.  The same as the Green Compots.  But ideally try not to step on them.\n\nTo read greater details about how to use a Compot click here \u003ca href=\"\/products\/compost_bin\"\u003eGreen Compot x 1 \u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eArticles coming soon\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\nWhat can I put in my Compots with my dog waste (coming soon)\n\nWhat if my dogs want to dig it up (coming soon)\n\nBlack Soldier Flies and Animal Waste (coming soon)\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/black-recycled-compots\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop Black Recycled Compots Now\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"Direct Compost Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55020561760628,"sku":"CLR15","price":358.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/7171\/7748\/files\/Recycled_Black_Compot_x_15.webp?v=1785570400"},{"product_id":"recycled-compots-x-5-5l-compost-bin","title":"Recycled Compots x 5 | 5L Compost Bin","description":"And once you have them in place you might like to add ALL your kitchen waste as well and nourish your garden without the hard work of composting.  Consider where you place the Black Compots as they are slightly weaker plastic and could potentially break if you stand on the lid.  The little tabs on the side of the lid can break.  I personally would go for the green ones because they don't break if you stand on them.  but it is up to you which one you choose. The new material makes them very similar in strength.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCan the \u003cstrong\u003eRecycled Easy Compost Bins be recycled?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nThey can be recycled once they start to fall apart but they can only be recycled a certain number of times as they get softer each time and eventually become unusable.  With care they could last up to ten years or more.    Some people believe recycled plastic is the better way to go.  And in many instances it is.  But with the Compot recycled is not always the best option as they could potentially break.  And if the material is not clean but instead \"Kerbside Waste\" then it could potentially leach chemicals into the soil.  However the current material beings used should not leach chemicals into the soil.\n\nIf you are using them in a raised garden bed and not likely to stand or sit on them, then the recycled pots are the way to go.   It is a personal choice and up to you in the end.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nAs a general rule of thumb, I suggest one Compot per person and one for the garden.   Add one or two more if you have pets depending on whether you have a small or large animal and a small or large amount of animal waste.\n\nAdd an extra one per person if you are vegetarian.  Because, even though your waste will disappear in one to two weeks if it is full of vegan waste, I have found that vegetarians eat twice as much food as non-vegetarians so they need more space.   And they also eat less processed food, so again need more space.\n\nI always say to start with a minimum amount and see how you go.  Then get more if you need more.  And if you use the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/super-fast-composting-above-ground-with-a-compot\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\"Above Ground Method\"\u003c\/a\u003e to compost some of your waste, you will find you may not need more, as the above ground method is super fast and works like having two in the garden so you get twice the space with just one pot.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow long should I let dog waste rest before using?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nIt is preferable to let the animal waste decomposed properly before you spread it around your garden.   This means letting one sit unattended for 4 to 6 weeks. It could be more depending on your soil type.   You will know when it is ready because the of the way it looks and smells.   Fantastic soil with that gorgeous fresh compost smell.\n\nIt is still smells like animal waste then you need to let it rest for longer, and may need to add some water to speed up the process.   Having enough Compots allows you to let one rest for an appropriate amount of time while you rotate filling the other ones.   I recommend the Black Recycled Pots for using above ground system where you are never likely to stand on them.\n\nTo read greater details about how to use a Compot click here \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/eco-eze-compots\"\u003eGreen Compot x 1 \u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eArticles coming soon\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\nWhat can I put in my Compots with my dog waste (coming soon)\n\nWhat if my dogs want to dig it up (coming soon)\n\nBlack Soldier Flies and Animal Waste (coming soon)\n\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/black-recycled-compots\"\u003eShop Black Recycled Compots Now\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e","brand":"Direct Compost Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55020561826164,"sku":"CLR5","price":140.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/7171\/7748\/files\/black-bucket-new.png?v=1785570401"},{"product_id":"recycled-compots-x-10-5l-compost-bin","title":"Recycled Compots x 10 | 5L Compost Bin","description":"Ten Recycled Compots is great for the budget conscious, environmentally conscious and those people who have a relatively large amount of waste that needs composting. You might have a large family or a lot of fruit trees where you can plant a Black Compot by several trees for all the fruit waste from the tree. Just rake it straight into the pot, lock on lid and walk away. There is a slight risk that the little tabs on the Black Lids will break. Be aware of this if you are planting them in a high traffic area.  Or purchase the Green Compots as they are slightly stronger and the lid should just push into the pot rather than break.  But it is your choice.\n\nThe current material to make the Black Pots should be safe around your veggies.   The previous material I used could have potentially leached chemicals into the soil   There is no way of knowing if chemicals will leach out of the plastic unless ever batch was tested.  And this is too expensive so is not likely to ever happen. If you were making a garden seat out of recycled plastic it would not matter.  But something that is being used to nourish your veggies is another matter.  Around ornamental plants, it should not be an issue. If you are not sure then go for the green serious gardener pack as the green ones will not leach chemicals into the soil.  And you can stand on them and they won’t break. I know for myself I often forget to avoid them in the garden.\n\nBut it is up to the individual. Only you can know how careful you are in your garden and what your needs are.\n\nThey are perfect for raised garden beds or above ground composting because you are not likely to stand on them.\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow Many Recycled Clever Compost Bins do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nAs a general rule of thumb, I suggest one Compot per person and one for the garden. Though vegetarians often need two per person and two for the garden because they seem to have more fresh waste. Add one or two more if you have pets depending on whether you have a small or large animal and a small or large amount of animal waste. With the animal waste, it is preferable that is has decomposed properly before you spread it around your garden.\n\nHaving 10 Compots allows you this luxury to let one or two sit for 4 to 6 weeks to be sure all the animal waste has decomposed. To read greater details about how to use a Compot click here \u003ca href=\"\/products\/compost_bin\"\u003eGreen Compot x 1 \u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eArticles coming soon\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\nWhat can I put in my Compots with my dog waste (coming soon)\n\nWhat if my dogs want to dig it up (coming soon)\n\nBlack Soldier Flies and Animal Waste (coming soon)\n\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/black-recycled-compots\"\u003eShop Black Recycled Compots Now\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e","brand":"Direct Compost Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55020563202420,"sku":"CLR10","price":255.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/7171\/7748\/files\/Recycled_Black_Compot_x_10.webp?v=1785570402"},{"product_id":"organic-soil-conditioner-10kg","title":"Organic Soil Conditioner 10kg","description":"\u003cp\u003ePoor soil is enhanced with the organic soil conditioner hence your plants also improve.  You only need a kilogram per linear meter of soil for this conditioner to improve your soil.  Add the organic soil conditioner along with a few compots for all your kitchen waste and you can't go wrong.  If you nourish your garden properly with good healthy nutrients you will ultimately get less damage from bugs.  Bugs tend to attack less healthy plants that might be lacking in something.  So add some soil conditioner plus other soil amendments and you can't go wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGood organic matter in your soil helps it retain moisture for the plants to use.  If you are wanting to fill up raised garden beds then use a lesser quality soil and compost as a filler, and add the good organic soil on top.  If you are planting a Compot in your garden in winter you can add some organic soil conditioner to the inside of the pot as well.  This will get the microbes started until the Soldier Flies find your pots in summer.  If you don’t have Soldier Flies in your area then this Organic Soil Conditioner will help the composting process start and keep it going, especially during winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA 10 kg bucket of Organic Soil Conditioner suits small to medium gardens up to 10 linear meters or 5 square meters.  The bucket is easy to post, store and lift for people of all ages plus you get a heavy duty bucket to keep for other purposes.  It will continue to improve your soil over time due to the microbes in the soil.  And has been proven to produce beautiful healthy pasture for cattle even after 15 years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Direct Compost Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55020563431796,"sku":"OSC10","price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/7171\/7748\/files\/Soil_Conditioner_Bucket.webp?v=1785570403"},{"product_id":"mineral-rock-dust-14kgs","title":"Mineral Rock Dust 14kgs","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eMineral Rock Dust 14kgs\u003c\/strong\u003e is basically ground up Rocks like Basalt Gypsum Lignite \u0026amp; Rock Phosphate that form a fine powder which contains trace elements\n\n14 kilograms of Mineral Rock Dust is suitable for a medium to large garden roughly 7 square meters in area.\n\nSpread 1kg of Mineral Rock Dust per linear meter and dig into the soil\n\n2 kg per square meter\n\nMix 50 \/50 with composted soil depending on your soil\n\nOr make up a mixture with the potting mix using only 10% of Mineral Rock Dust per quantity of potting mix\n\nIt is great around Australia native plants which can be sensitive to phosphorous as they have an extra root system to take up all available phosphorous in the soil. Mineral Rock Dust does not contain everything you need to grow your plants and sometimes it is safer to use an all-around Soil Conditioner for your garden that has Rock Dust in it, as well as many more beneficial elements blended in a special way to supplement all plants.\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/rock-minerals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArticle on Rock Minerals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"Direct Compost Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55020563497332,"sku":"MRD14","price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/7171\/7748\/files\/Mineral_Rock_Dust_14kgs.webp?v=1785570404"},{"product_id":"organic-soil-conditioner-20kg","title":"Organic Soil Conditioner 20kg","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Soil Conditioner 20kgs\u003c\/strong\u003e is enough to cover 10 square meters of garden or 20 linear meters. Turn into the soil or toss on top of your garden.  This special blend of ingredients has been specially prepared by Bevan to contain all the important ingredients necessary for plant life.  Spread it around your garden or mix it into the soil and water in well.  The microbes in the conditioner will continue to improve your soil over time.  Or use it in a pot plant, raised garden beds or any backyard garden to improve the soil.\n\nAs a farmer, it will nourish your soil for years to come.  Give you a great yield to your crops and keep your cows or sheep wanting to come back to the same paddock.\n\nIt will give you years and years of good production.  If 20kg is not enough you can always get more or call us for bulk orders if you own a farm.  If you have a Compot in your garden you can put some soil conditioner inside the Compot to get the bacteria and microbes happening.  If you never have Soldier Flies in your garden then the bacteria will do the job - perhaps just not as fast.   But the end result is still beautiful composted soil.  You can't go wrong with this certified organic soil conditioner.\n\nBut if you need large quantities you can always get the cheaper filler mix instead and just add some Organic Soil Conditioner to the mix","brand":"Direct Compost Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55020563595636,"sku":"OSC20","price":90.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/7171\/7748\/files\/Soil_Conditioner_in_a_box.webp?v=1785570404"},{"product_id":"diatomaceous-earth-4kg","title":"Diatomaceous Earth 4kg","description":"\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/what-is-diatomaceous-earth\"\u003eArticle on Diatomaceous Earth\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"Direct Compost Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55020563693940,"sku":"DE4","price":33.6,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/7171\/7748\/files\/Diatomaceous_Earth_4kgs.webp?v=1785570405"},{"product_id":"diatomaceous-earth-10kgs","title":"Diatomaceous Earth 10kgs","description":"\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/what-is-diatomaceous-earth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Diatomaceous Earth?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiatomaceous Earth 10kgs\u003c\/strong\u003e can be added to any order of Compots or posted anytime without Compots.  I usually only stock the course grade but it is currently not availble.  The Diatomite Fines is a fine powder, tricky to pack and more expensive. The course grade that can be crushed to a finer grade by putting it in a plastic bag and rolling over it with a rolling pin. It won’t get to a super fine grade but is good enough for bug control or seed saving. If ordering Compots it is cheaper to add 300grams of product to your order rather than buying it separately as the weight does not change the postage rate of your parcel. It is also cheaper postage wise to purchase a bucket or box of Garden Supplements with your order of Compots rather than 300grams only.\n\nHowever 500g is a good quantity for crushing to a finer powder for seed saving or propagating some seeds as it releases Boron into the soil aiding germination. You can purchase several garden supplements to try the products before you buy large quantities. I f you find the postage excessive it may not be calculating properly so fill out a \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/custom-quote-request\"\u003ecustom quote form\u003c\/a\u003e instead.   You might want to use this option to try several different products before buying larger quantities. Also fill in a \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/custom-quote-request\"\u003ecustom quote form\u003c\/a\u003e if you require a certain size so I can see if I can obtain it for you. Email your preference \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/custom-quote-request\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"Direct Compost Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55020563759476,"sku":"DE10","price":63.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/7171\/7748\/files\/Diatomaceous_Earth_10kgs.webp?v=1785570406"},{"product_id":"carbon-5-5kgs","title":"Carbon 5.5kgs","description":"\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/carbon-how-valuable-is-it-for-your-soil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarbon- How valuable is it for your soil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"Direct Compost Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55020563825012,"sku":"OFC6","price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/7171\/7748\/files\/Carbon_6kgs.webp?v=1785570407"},{"product_id":"carbon-14kgs","title":"Carbon 14kgs","description":"\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/carbon-how-valuable-is-it-for-your-soil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarbon- How valuable is it for your soil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"Direct Compost Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55020563890548,"sku":"OFC14","price":97.13,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/7171\/7748\/files\/Carbon_14kgs.webp?v=1785570408"},{"product_id":"zeolite-13kgs","title":"Zeolite 13kgs","description":"\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/zeolite-the-basics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArticle on Zeolite\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"Direct Compost Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55020564414836,"sku":"Z13","price":52.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/7171\/7748\/files\/Zeolite_13kgs.webp?v=1785570408"},{"product_id":"zeolite-20kgs","title":"Zeolite 20kgs","description":"\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/zeolite-the-basics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArticle on Zeolite\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"Direct Compost Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55020564480372,"sku":"Z20","price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/7171\/7748\/files\/Zeolite_20kgs.webp?v=1785570409"},{"product_id":"fresh-compost-worms","title":"Fresh Compost Worms","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDo I really need worms?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nOnly if you have super bad soil which has no worms in it at all.\n\nYou can breed up worms inside a Compot by filling the pot with Worm Friendly Food only.\n\nAnd you don't have to worry about them living or dying.  They look after themselves.\n\nIf the environment is not to their liking they can safely move into the surrounding soil or move to another location in your garden.\n\nThus they spread their castings as they go, which we all know how valuable worm castings are in our soil.\n\nWorms need moist soil to survive so if you want worms in your garden you must keep your garden moist.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDo I need to add fresh worms to a Compot?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nNot necessarily, but it all depends on your soil and whether you want to use the Compot for Worm Friendly waste only or ALL your kitchen waste\n\nA great way to find out if you have worms in your soil is to fill up just one of your Compots with \u003cstrong\u003eWorm Friendly Food ONLY\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n\nThe garden worms will come to your pots usually within a month but sometimes it can take up to 3 months depending on a couple of factors.\n\nA.  Your soil type -clay, loam, sandy, sandy loam etc.\n\nB.  How moist your soil is. Do you water it regularly?\n\nC.  The climate - too hot or too cold they disappear.\n\nD.  How much organic matter is in your soil?\n\nE.  What ground cover you use?\n\nSo wait 3 months before you go buying worms unless of course, you know you want or need worms.\n\nIf after 3 months it is clear you have no worms, then you will need to add worms to your soil.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy aren't there worms in my soil?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nThere could be a number of reasons for this.\n\n\u003ch3\u003e1.  You live in a new estate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\nYou might live in a new estate where the soil was removed during building and a topsoil layer only was replaced - usually with a very thin layer of soil on a bed of clay, with grass on top.\n\nThis soil is usually devoid of any organic matter or worms and needs supplementing with fertilisers or organic matter.\n\nIf you are going to fertilise your grass try and use a good organic fertiliser so you have less chance of introducing bad chemicals into your soil. This way you can use your grass clipping on your garden to nourish and build good organic compost in your garden bed.\n\nGrass clippings and leaves mowed up together make a nice carbon \/nitrogen ratio for composting directly on your garden bed.\n\n\u003ch3\u003e2.  Depleted nutrients in your soil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\nYou might have soil that has been overworked and depleted of all its nutrients over time so there is no nourishment for the worms to live on.\n\nTo fix this you need to start adding organic matter into your soil so the worms have something to eat.\n\nYou can do this by installing a Compot or two directly in the ground and filling them with all your kitchen waste.\n\nOr you can dig holes around your garden and add all your fruit and veg scraps. No meat, dairy, etc.\n\nAnd you can add a\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/organic-soil-conditioner-1kg\"\u003e good organic soil conditioner\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eor composted soil that you get from a trusted source that uses only organic waste to make the compost. This especially applies if you are buying horse manure to improve your soil but also cow, pig, and chicken manure.\n\nAsk your supplier what they feed their livestock with.  Is it organically grown fodder or not? And was the fodder sprayed with bad chemicals?\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/composting-horse-manure-beware\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHorse Manure -Beware.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e3.  Bad clay or sandy soil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\nYou have bad clay or sandy soil. Worms cannot move through dry hard clay soil or soil that is all sand.\n\nEven if the soil is sandy loam it still needs to be moist for the worms to move through it.\n\nOne way to start fixing your soil is to cover your garden bed with a ground cover or mulch. Water regularly to keep the soil moist for the worms.\n\nAnother way is to install a few Compots and start filling them with ALL your kitchen waste. So not only do you improve your soil for the worms you get rid of your waste but you help the environment at the same time.\n\nAdd cheap potting mix around the base and sides of the Compot to which you will then add some worms.\n\n\"Using a Compot to improve Clay or Sandy Soil\" Link coming soon.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRemember\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\nYou do not actually need to add worms to your eco-eze Compot unless you have really bad soil.\n\nIf you are filling your pots up with \u003cstrong\u003eWorm Friendly Food ONLY\u003c\/strong\u003e then you can add the worms directly inside your Compot.\n\nOtherwise, you must put your worms \u003cstrong\u003eOUTSIDE your pot\u003c\/strong\u003e if you are filling them with\u003cstrong\u003e ALL your kitchen waste\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n\nThe worms will actually eat everything but only when it has decomposed enough so it is safe for them to eat.\n\nThey do however die if you feed them meat as they overeat the meat and it kills them.\n\nThat is why the Compot works so well because it is not the worms that do all the hard work.\n\nIt is the Soldier Fly larvae that devour anything and everything you throw at them.\n\nThey are miracle workers for your garbage. Learn to love your bugs because these little guys are magical.\n\nAs they devour your waste the juice they produce leaks out of the pot ready for the worms to digest (and feed your plants)\n\nWhich of course then results in worm castings and hence improved soil for you.\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/worms\"\u003eShop Now\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"Direct Compost Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55020564709748,"sku":"WOR","price":68.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/7171\/7748\/files\/Worms_Red_Wrigglers.webp?v=1785570412"},{"product_id":"organic-soil-conditioner-1kg","title":"Organic Soil Conditioner 1kg","description":"If you happen to order some Compots over winter and you order 1kg of soil conditioner you can put a small amount in the Compot with your waste to add microbes to the soil.  This will get the decomposition process happening before summer when the soldier Flies come.  It is not essential to do this but it doesn't hurt.\n\nSpread 1 kg of Soil Conditioner per linear meter and dig it into the soil.\n\nOr make up a mixture with the potting mix using only 10% of Soil Conditioner per quantity of potting mix.\n\n ","brand":"Direct Compost Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55020566020468,"sku":"OSC1","price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/7171\/7748\/files\/Soil_Conditioner_0d2e4460-84ef-494c-9400-45b684895d35.webp?v=1785570414"},{"product_id":"mineral-rock-dust-1kg","title":"Mineral Rock Dust 1kg","description":"Spread 1kg of Mineral Rock Dust per linear meter and dig into the soil\n\n2 kg per square meter\n\nMix 50 \/50 with composted soil depending on your soil\n\nOr make up a mixture with potting mix using only 10% of Mineral Rock Dust per quantity of potting mix\n\nIt is great around Australia native plants which can be sensitive to phosphorus as they have an extra root system to take up all available phosphorous in the soil.  Mineral Rock Dust does not contain everything you need to grow your plants and sometimes it is safer to use an all-around Soil Conditioner for your garden that has Rock Dust in it, as well as many more beneficial elements blended in a special way to supplement all plants.\n\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/rock-minerals\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eMineral Rocks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e","brand":"Direct Compost Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55020566118772,"sku":"MRD1","price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/7171\/7748\/files\/Mineral_Rock_Dust_26a0ddbf-f73d-45f0-a87e-f4ea99871de8.webp?v=1785570415"},{"product_id":"diatomaceous-earth-500g","title":"Diatomaceous Earth 500g","description":"\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/what-is-diatomaceous-earth\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Diatomaceous Earth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"Direct Compost Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55020566184308,"sku":"DE","price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/7171\/7748\/files\/Diatomaceous_Earth_55167da2-06e1-4260-aa6c-aff989d157d9.webp?v=1785570416"},{"product_id":"carbon-1kg","title":"Carbon 1kg","description":"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/carbon-how-valuable-is-it-for-your-soil\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCarbon - How valuable is it for your soil?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n ","brand":"Direct Compost Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55020566249844,"sku":"OFC1","price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/7171\/7748\/files\/CARBON_b3fae9db-d3dd-4373-8db8-e8fa1238ae1f.webp?v=1785570416"},{"product_id":"zeolite-1kgs","title":"Zeolite 1kgs","description":"Read further information:-\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/zeolite-the-basics\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZeolite- the Basics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n ","brand":"Direct Compost Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55020566315380,"sku":"Z1","price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/7171\/7748\/files\/Zeolite_f5e95e38-d2da-42ef-94fa-e6f89dccd73d.webp?v=1785570417"},{"product_id":"mineral-rock-dust-20kgs","title":"Mineral Rock Dust 20kgs","description":"Spread 1kg of Mineral Rock Dust per linear meter and dig into the soil.\n\n2 kg per square meter.\n\nMix 50 \/50 with composted soil depending on your soil\n\nOr make up a mixture with the potting mix using only 10% of Mineral Rock Dust per quantity of potting mix\n\nIt is great around Australian native plants which can be sensitive to phosphorous as they have an extra root system to take up all available phosphorous in the soil.\n\nMineral Rock Dust does not contain everything you need to grow your plants and sometimes it is safer to use an all-around Soil Conditioner for your garden that has Rock Dust in it, as well as many more beneficial elements blended in a special way to supplement all plants.\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mineral-rock-dust-20kgs\"\u003eShop Now\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/rock-minerals\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArticle on Rock Minerals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n ","brand":"Direct Compost Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55020566511988,"sku":"MRD20","price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/7171\/7748\/files\/Mineral_Rock_Dust_20kgs.webp?v=1785570418"},{"product_id":"mega-compot-bundle-5l-compost-bin","title":"Mega Compot Bundle | 5L Compost Bin","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat can I compost?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nThe Compot is designed to make composting easy.  Everything they say you can't compost you '\u003cstrong\u003eCAN\u003c\/strong\u003e' with this \u003cstrong\u003eeco-eze\u003c\/strong\u003e composting system.   Meat, citrus, onions, oil, dairy, and eggs.   Not to mention bread, coffee, tea bags, prawns, hair, bones, and paper towel you might wipe your fry pan out with.  And last but not least - your pet waste.  But not in your veggie garden.   So don't waste your waste.   Put it to good use in your garden and improve your soil and plants.  And turn your \u003cstrong\u003etrash into triumph\u003c\/strong\u003e in your garden, while reducing methane production and helping the planet.  This system is not meant for your green garden waste but for \"\u003cstrong\u003eALL\u003c\/strong\u003e\" your \u003cstrong\u003ekitchen waste.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\nHowever you can compost fibrous garden waste, cardboard and paper, easily with the \"\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/super-fast-composting-above-ground-with-a-compot\"\u003eAbove Ground Method\u003c\/a\u003e\".  Not big branches.  Just small fibrous waste.   I think it is best to mulch up your large green garden waste and use as a cover on your garden bed, and to cover your Compots.  This keeps the hot air out in summer and the cold air out in winter as well as making the eco-eze Compot composter invisible in your garden.  Thus your garden looks great with no visible composter taking up space while it silently nourishes your whole garden.\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmelly waste to Sensational Soil.\u003c\/strong\u003e  It is that easy.  ECO-EZE.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eReduce greenhouse gas emissions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nBy composting ALL your kitchen waste you are stopping that waste ending up in landfill where it creates methane.    Methane is 10 times worse for the environment that Co2.    If everyone who owned a house composted ALL their waste in their backyards we could make a difference to climate change.     Maybe only a small difference but a small difference is better than no difference at all.   And the benefit to you is a beautiful garden, fantastic soil and a clear conscience about helping the environment.\n\nThe Soldier Fly does not produce Methane in its process to devour your waste.  How amazing is that?   With less waste going into your council bin it is possible to reduce your rubbish collection to once a month and perhaps your council costs.\n\nHow good would that be?  But it does depend on your council.\n\n\u003ch2\u003e15 reasons to use the Best Compost Bin Pack\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSuper easy waste disposal and composting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMake composting easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNo more holes to dig\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNo more smelly council bins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSave freezer space in your freezer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDispose of all your waste and not just some of it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFeed your plants naturally\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eReduce the manufactured fertilizers required in your garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNourish a larger area of your garden without any real effort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest super rich Soldier Fly Frass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIncrease the microbial content of your soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a mini ecosystem in your garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDispose of animal waste as well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eReduced greenhouse gas emissions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDiscover the joy of composting with a fun, efficient, fast, eco-eze method.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat else can it do?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nThe best compost bin pack comes with one propagator for you to experiment with growing seeds.    With so many Compots in your garden, you are spoilt for choice as to which one to use for propagation.  The choice is yours and if you find it works well for you then simply order some more.   It might become your favourite pastime.  Especially if you are into growing and juicing wheatgrass.   Or perhaps you have a large veggie garden and grow veggies to sell at the markets or swap with your neighbours.   You could have an endless supply of wheatgrass, herbs or veggies.  So many choices.\n\nIf perchance you find the best compost bin pack is too many for you, then gift them to friends and family.  They make great presents for the environmentally conscious and recyclers alike.  By buying the best Compost bin pack you spread the cost of the post over more pots.    So you get better value for your money.  Share a bundle with your friends.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWill the Compot leach harmful chemicals?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nNO. The green virgin plastic Compots are made from a harmless material.   You can read the full product disclosure below in the Product Information section.   Or click \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/global-food-contact-status\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ethis link\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eto go directly to the information.  You can’t go wrong with this pack. It has all the space for ALL your waste to nourish your whole garden without all the hard work of composting.   If you don’t have the Soldier Fly in your area, 15 pots will easily handle your waste using worms and the other 4 elements.   Plus you'll get lots of compost to toss around your garden because you can let one or two or three rest for a month to accumulate soil to harvest and spread around the garden.\n\nLetting one rest for 4 to 6 weeks allows everything to fully decompose so you can actually harvest the Frass.   Or make worm tea from this Frass as well, by soaking a handful of Frass in some water overnight.   They are great between fruit trees to rake up all the fruit waste straight into the Compot.  Reverse the lid so you can mow over it and thus nourish your trees at the same time.  It is a simple yet complex system if you can be bothered to find out all it can do.\n\nAt its very simplest...just remember...\u003cstrong\u003eFill...Forget...Refill....\u003c\/strong\u003ewhen ready.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMoney Back Guarantee\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nWe are so confident you can't fail with this system that we offer you a money back guarantee if your waste does not turn to soil.   If the best Compost Bin Pack does not turn to soil, then you need to call us so we can work what needs tweaking in your process.   It might simply be that you have bad clay soil.  In which case, there is a remedy for this also.   Check out the links below for fixing clay and sandy soils. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/faqs-about-the-compot\"\u003e(FAQ's about clay and sandy soil)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\nYou won't know what it can do for you and your garden until you try a few.   Have a think about how much waste you generate, how big your garden is, and what you want to achieve in your garden.  Still not sure, then check out the articles and videos below to help with your decision making process.   We look forward to hearing from you with your questions and future success stories.\n\nYou can't fail at composting with this system - The Best Compost Bin Pack- The Mega Compot Special.\n\nArticles coming soon\n\nWhat can I put in my Compots with my dog waste (coming soon)\n\nWhat if my dogs want to dig it up (coming soon)\n\nBlack Soldier Flies and Animal Waste (coming soon)\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/eco-eze-compots\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop eco-eze Compots Now\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/compost-comparison-5-methods\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompost Comparison-5 Methods\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/composting-with-black-soldier-flies\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposting with Black Soldier Flies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/8-ways-to-compost-dog-waste-at-home\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8 Ways to Compost Dog Waste at Home\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"In Ground Composter Comparison Guide\" href=\"\/pages\/in-ground-composter-comparison-guide\"\u003eIn-Ground Composter Comparison Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e","brand":"Direct Compost Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55020566577524,"sku":"MCSPEC","price":379.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/7171\/7748\/files\/eco-eze_compot_X_15_propagarot_x_1.webp?v=1785570419"},{"product_id":"recycled-compot-x-4-5l-compost-bin","title":"Recycled Compot x 4 | 5L Compost Bin","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKeeping Your Pots Moist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nThis is easy to do when you water your garden. Just hose over the pot while you water and let the water seep inside your pots. You can always remove the lid to check if they are moist enough. Or just add all your waste water from your kitchen with your kitchen waste. This should provide enough wastewater to keep the contents moist and keep the bugs happy.\n\nIf you don't have Soldier Flies in your area then you definitely need to keep the contents moist or it is too hard for the worms to eat either. And you will have to fill your pots up with worm friendly waste only. If it looks like it has dried out too much and has not decomposed then put the nozzle of your hose into the contents and give them a good swirl around with the water. Best to use an old nozzle if you have a lot of animal waste as it could stink up the end of your hose. But don't do this unless it looks like nothing is happening and it looks dried out.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCombining Kitchen Waste and Animal Waste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nCombining your kitchen waste with your pet waste seems to keep the Soldier flies happier. It gives them more variety of food to eat but is not necessary if you don't want to do this. Because you have added your doggie doo to the mix, it will keep most dogs away as they don't usually like the smell of their own poop.  But this will not work if your dog eats his own poop.  There is really no right or wrong way to do it, just some ways work better.\n\nA little experimentation with different ways to do it will help you work out how you like to do it and what works best in your garden. Otherwise, just keep topping them up and let them look after themselves. To read greater details about how to use a Compot click here \u003ca href=\"\/products\/compost_bin\"\u003eGreen Compot x 1 \u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMoving your Portable Recycled Compost Bins\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nAll you have to do is remove the lid and grab hold of the rim of the pot. Give the pot a jiggle back and forth to loosen it in the soil or twist it around in the ground to free it from the soil. Now you simply ease it out of the hole and...Viola!  It is free. Empty the contents back into the hole, fill up excess with soil from your garden, and your done. Then give your pots a good clean out with water and they are ready for transport to your next address. Or you might just be moving them to another spot in the garden.\n\nIf they seem really compacted in the hole you may need to do a little digging around the top of the pot in order to free it up. If you have continually turned them around in the soil each time you fill them up they will be even easier to remove.\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eArticles coming soon\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\nWhat can I put in my Compots with my dog waste (coming soon)\n\nWhat if my dogs want to dig it up (coming soon)\n\nBlack Soldier Flies and Animal Waste (coming soon)\n\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/black-recycled-compots\"\u003eShop Black Recycled Compots Now\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e","brand":"Direct Compost Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55020566970740,"sku":"CLR4","price":121.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/7171\/7748\/files\/Recycled_Black_Compot_x_4.webp?v=1785570421"},{"product_id":"recycled-compot-x-2-5l-compost-bin","title":"Recycled Compot x 2 | 5L Compost Bin","description":"I love my free grass clippings and leaves all mowed up together. If you don't have grass clippings and leaves you can purchase straw, hay, lucern mulch, pea straw and many other types of cover. If you can afford to buy shredded bamboo, this is an amazing cover for your pots and your garden beds.  But it does cost money. Otherwise stick to what is cheap and easy. Just don't cover with dirt or sugar cane mulch if you have a rat problem in your area.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIs there an odour?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nThere should be no odour that you can smell.  The bugs will smell it but you should not. If there is an odour you need to call me so I can work out what needs tweaking in your process. Most likely it is your soil that is the problem and perhaps needs some minor adjustments on how the Compot will work in your kind of soil. Covering your pots will filter any odours (which you can't smell) that might attract house flies. The last thing you want is to be breeding up house flies in your small courtyard. So if you don't have leaves or grass clippings then try hay, lucern mulch, pea straw, or my favourite \"shredded bamboo\" (which is costly) which allows water into your garden but stops evaporation. And if you have bad soil worms will take the shredded bamboo deep down into the soil at the base of you pot. Thus improving your soil as time goes by.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is a good ground cover?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nA good ground cover is leaves, shredded bamboo, and grass clippings if you have any. Otherwise hay, straw, light mulches, pea straw, lucern mulch or anything except dirt and sugar cane mulch. Grass clippings are my favorite because they are the cheapest and provide a great cover for your soil. Just spread the covering all around your garden a couple of inches thick. Not too thick because you want it to break down quickly and not burn any of your plants. Put irrigation pipe below the grass clipping to prevent evaporation and help keep the grass clipping moist for the worms. This also counters the issue of grass matting together and becoming hydrophobic. It will turn into beautiful soil directly on your garden bed with out any hard work involved. And you don't get those little compost flies hanging around the clippings if they are not too thick.\n\nTo read in-depth details about how to use a Compot click here \u003ca href=\"\/products\/compost_bin\"\u003eGreen Compot x 1 \u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to install \u003cstrong\u003eEasy Recycled Compost Bins\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nSimply dig a small hole to accommodate the base of the Compot and back fill. Fill with all your kitchen waste. Lock on lid, cover with your desired garden cover and forget. Then refill, when ever you are ready, with more waste.\n\nYou do not need to wait for everything to disappear. Just keep topping them up till you can't top them up anymore. Allow them to rest for a few weeks now and when full of composted soil simply scoop out the soil and start to refill again. You will know by the look of the soil if they are ready for emptying and refilling.\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eArticles coming soon\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\nWhat can I put in my Compots with my dog waste (coming soon)\n\nWhat if my dogs want to dig it up (coming soon)\n\nBlack Soldier Flies and Animal Waste (coming soon)\n\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/black-recycled-compots\"\u003eShop Recycled Black Compots Now\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e","brand":"Direct Compost Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55020567069044,"sku":"CLR2","price":72.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/7171\/7748\/files\/Recycled_Black_Compot_x_2.webp?v=1785570422"},{"product_id":"recycled-compots-x-6-5l-compost-bin","title":"Recycled Compots x 6 | 5L Compost Bin","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHow To Install\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\nLike the Green virgin eco-eze compots, you dig a hole and bury them in the ground, level with the top of the soil. Backfill around the pots and fill them with all your waste. Lock on the lid, cover with whatever you use in your garden to retain the moisture in the soil, except dirt or sugar cane mulch. Then let them rest till next time you want to add waste. Spread them around your ornamental garden and just keep topping them up.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Many Clever Recycled Compost Bins Do I Need\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\nAs a general rule of thumb I suggest one Compot per person and one for the garden for all your kitchen waste, but if including your animal waste I would add another one or two depending on how big your dog\/dogs are and how much waste they produce.\n\nHaving said that - If you produce a bucket of waste ever day you will most likely need more than one.   And I find vegetarians need 2 per person and 2 for the garden simply because they are eating more fresh food and less processed food.\n\nTo read greater details about how to use a Compot click here \u003ca href=\"\/products\/compost_bin\"\u003eGreen Compot x 1 \u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eArticles coming soon\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\nWhat can I put in my Compots with my dog waste (coming soon)\n\nWhat if my dogs want to dig it up (coming soon)\n\nBlack Soldier Flies and Animal Waste (coming soon)\n\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/black-recycled-compots\"\u003eShop Black Recycled Compots Now\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e","brand":"Direct Compost Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55020567134580,"sku":"CLR6","price":158.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/7171\/7748\/files\/Recycled_Black_Compot_x_6.webp?v=1785570424"},{"product_id":"compot-lid","title":"Compot Lid","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHow to Fill the Lid with Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nThere are two methods that I use.  You might find another way.\n\n1. When growing wheat grass all you need do is fill the lid with soil, water it well, then lay your seeds on top of the soil. Place your lid on top of a Compot. Do not lock the lid into place or the top will not lock into place. Them simply cover and lock on the Propagator Top and you are good to go.\n\n2. If growing individual seeds, I put toilet rolls in the Lid. Pack around them with soil, fill them up with soil (with a funnel if you have a big one), water well, then plant your seeds. Place some soil in an old strainer and shake some \"fines\" over the top of your seeds. This makes it easy for the sprouts to push through the topsoil. Then give then another gently water.  They are now ready to put on top of your Compot.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow can you water them gently?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nIf you have one of those spray bottles you can give them a gently spray. I took a sewing pin, heated it up on a flame and poked it through the lid of a soft drink bottle or any bottle with a plastic lid. The holes are tiny so when you water the little seeds you get a really super gentle spray that won't knock your seeds out of their holes. Now you are ready to put the lid on top of your Compot to lock on the propagator top.\n\nRemember to check the soil is damp each day till you know how often you need to water or how often you don't need to water. Covering you seeds with the Compot Top also stops little mice from eating your seeds before they even get a chance to sprout.\n\nThere are lots of other things you can use for sprouting your seeds. I prefer the toilet rolls because long roots have somewhere to grow. Then you gently lift out the toilet roll and plant it in the ground with the new seedling that has sprouted. As long are you keep your soil moist, the worms will eat the toilet roll. And lets face it - you never run out of toilet rolls. They are like coat hangers - they breed. lol\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCleaning the Lid\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nGive the lid a good wash in hot water before you start a new set of seeds. If you are concerned with transferring bugs or disease to a new batch of seeds, then clean with vinegar or a weak bleach solution.\n\nI keep a container of old vinegar for this purpose and sometimes soak the lids in the vinegar overnight. There are other things you could use such as bleach, Pino clean, or any disinfectant. But I would not use any of these unless you have a serious problem with a particular disease that might be difficult to eradicate. AS mentioned above, I think a good clean with soapy hot water and a bit of sun will do the trick.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCan I order extra Lift Pins?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nAbsolutely.  Either add them to an order of Compots or order separately.\n\nI always include a lift pin in every eco-eze Compot order, so you get one Free Lift Pin with every order.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eArticles coming soon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\nHow to use the Lid for Propagating (coming soon)\n\nGrowing Wheatgrass (coming soon)\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/propagator-top-lid\"\u003eShop Replacement Lid Now\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"Direct Compost Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55020567200116,"sku":"L","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/7171\/7748\/files\/Compot_Lid_x_1.webp?v=1785570425"},{"product_id":"compot-and-lid-x-2-5l-compost-bin","title":"Compot \u0026 Lid x 2 | 5L Compost Bin","description":"If you  are a vegetarian you might find one Easy Portable Composter is not enough even for one person because vegetarians seem to have more waste than other people who I think eat more processed food so have less waste.    Even though fruit and veg waste will disappear in one to two weeks this is still not enough for vegetarians.  So having two pots gives you the extra pot to allow one to rest while you keep topping up the second one.  Or turn them into three pots by putting one above ground.  Watch this video on how to set up you eco-eze composter \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/super-fast-composting-above-ground-with-a-compot\"\u003eabove ground for super fast composting.\u003c\/a\u003e\n\nOr you might like to breed up worms in one Easy Portable Composter and have Soldier Flies in the other pot.   Beware though that fresh waste in your garden will attract garden critters that you might not want in your garden.  However having one Easy Portable Composter for worm friendly food works really well in raised garden beds.  But it you get a rat or possum or any unwanted critter trying to get at your fresh waste then you know you must soak your scraps to ferment them in order to deter unwanted garden critters.   Check out the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/faqs-about-the-compot\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/tips-tricks\"\u003eTips and Tricks\u003c\/a\u003e for answers to your questions.\n\nRead some of the articles on how \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/8-methods-composting\"\u003edifferent ways to compost\u003c\/a\u003e and how the eco-eze composter \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/in-ground-composter-comparison-guide\"\u003ecompares\u003c\/a\u003e to other methods.\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/eco-eze-compots\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop eco-eze Compots Now\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"Direct Compost Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55020567265652,"sku":"CL2","price":72.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/7171\/7748\/files\/new-2-bucket.png?v=1785570426"},{"product_id":"compot-and-lid-x-4-5l-compost-bin","title":"Compot \u0026 Lid x 4 | 5L Compost Bin","description":"Fast Efficient Compost Bins can be scaled up from a very small garden to any size garden with any amount of household waste. Small quantities or large quantities, the eco-eze composter can handle it.   You don't have to deal with smelly council bins or freezing food before rubbish day.   There is no need to turn your compost and they require very little maintenance.   It is easy. Eco-Eze.\n\n‘ALL’ your kitchen waste can be put inside this fast efficient composter system including meat, citrus, onions, oil, dairy.  Anything that will break done - even doggie doos.   Literally any biodegradable waste can go inside your pots.  Plus it holds up to 10 litres of waste if you follow my simple instructions and soak all your kitchen waste.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy soak your kitchen waste?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nYou don't have to soak your waste if you are using it for worm friendly waste only.  but if you have wild animals in your garden you will find you do need to soak your waste.  Soaking your waste keeps all the bad garden critters away while attracting the good garden critters.  It softens your waste, starts the decomposition process and makes your waste disappear quicker.  Read up on this in \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/faqs-about-the-compot\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/tips-tricks\"\u003eTips and Tricks.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e   Or read the in depth description on the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/compost_bin\"\u003eeco-eze compot composter and lid x 1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\nLarge compost bins take up valuable space in your garden but can be of value in large gardens.  If you install a few small compost bins to dispose of your waste quicker you can have the best of both worlds.  Nourish your whole garden with little to no effort except to top up your pots, and occasionally collect soil.   The bugs do everything for you.\n\nJust sit back and watch your plants thrive.\n\nBut don't get rid of your big compost system until you know you don't need it anymore.  It still has a place in many gardens for composting large quantities of green garden waste.   Keep it for your green waste and use the Compots for ALL your kitchen waste.  Using both systems together will work for large gardens and free up space in your council bins.  You won't need to put any kitchen waste in your council bin.  And I also how you an easy way to dispose of Green Garden waste as well.  No more smelly council bins is a feature I love.  And fast weed waste disposal a bonus.\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/eco-eze-compots\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop eco-eze Compots Now\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"Direct Compost Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55020567429492,"sku":"CL4","price":121.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/7171\/7748\/files\/eco-eze_compot_composter_x_4.webp?v=1785570427"},{"product_id":"compot-and-lid-x-6-5l-compost-bin","title":"Compot \u0026 Lid x 6 | 5L Compost Bin","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eIn-Ground eco-eze composter \u003c\/strong\u003e works with roughly 6 different elements - the main one and most important are the \u003cstrong\u003eSoldier Flies\u003c\/strong\u003e. These amazing little bugs will devour anything and everything you throw at them. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/composting-black-soldier-flies\"\u003eComposting with Black Soldier Flies \u003c\/a\u003e\n\nIf you live in a climate that it either too hot or too cold for the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/composting-black-soldier-flies\"\u003eSoldier Fly\u003c\/a\u003e to survive you can still compost with the eco-eze compot.  There are so many other composters like ground critters, worms, bacteria and all kinds of invisible things that will still make your Compots work.  Thus it will still work but it will be a bit slower.  In some instances you would get better results using the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/super-fast-composting-above-ground-with-a-compot\"\u003eAbove Ground Method.\u003c\/a\u003e   It all depends on your climate, your environment and your particular circumstances.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSo where do the worms live?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\nThe worms with this system live outside the pot in the surrounding soil.   Here they get all the left over morsels leached off the food as the Soldier Fly Larvae devour your waste.   The worms will come into the pot if the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/life-cycle-of-a-black-soldier-fly\"\u003eSoldier Flies\u003c\/a\u003e have vacated after consuming as  much of your waste as they can.\n\nIf you have a raised garden bed then you can (in most instances) safely use your pot for just worms with worm friendly food.  But if you find something it trying to get into your post to get the fresh waste then you know you need to soak your scraps to ferment the waste.  The fermentation smell should keep those unwanted garden critters away, even ants. Though ants really don't like really wet soil thus really wet compost is just as much a turn off to them as saturated wet soil.  If your soil is a bit dry it is a perfect breeding ground for ants.  Keep your pots moist by continually topping them up with your waste and the ants won't get a chance to breed up in your pots.\n\nSometimes you will find the worms and Soldier Flies in the pots together, but only if the Soldier Fly Larvae are in small numbers. The rest of the elements all do their bit as they all work separately or in unison, to compost your waste.   If one element is not available (eg Soldier Fly Larvae) then the other elements will still do the work.   It is just a matter of working out how best to use the eco-eze compot in your garden and whether you put it in-ground or above ground.","brand":"Direct Compost Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55020567527796,"sku":"CL6","price":158.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/7171\/7748\/files\/multiple-bucket.png?v=1785570429"},{"product_id":"eco-eze-bag","title":"Eco-Eze Bag","description":"","brand":"Direct Compost Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55020567593332,"sku":"EEB","price":5.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/7171\/7748\/files\/eco-bag.webp?v=1785570429"},{"product_id":"diatomite-fines-300g","title":"Diatomite Fines 300g","description":"\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/what-is-diatomaceous-earth\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Diatomaceous Earth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n300g or more can be added to any order of Compots\n\n4kg can be posted anytime or added to an order of Compots (bucket)\n\n8kgs can be posted anytime or added to an order of Compots (box)\n\nI usually only stock the course grade but it is currently not availble.  The Diatomite Fines is a fine powder, tricky to pack and more expensive. The course grade that can be crushed to a finer grade by putting it in a plastic bag and rolling over it with a rolling pin. It won't get to a super fine grade but is good enough for bug control or seed saving.\n\nIf ordering Compots it is cheaper to add 300grams of product to your order rather than buying it separately as the weight does not change the postage rate of your parcel.\n\nIt is also cheaper postage wise to purchase a bucket or box of Garden Supplements with your order of Compots rather than 300grams only. However 300g is a good quantity for seed saving or propagating some seeds s it releases Boron into the soil aiding germination.\n\nYou can purchase several garden supplements to try the products before you buy large quantities.\n\nIf you find the postage excessive it may not be calculating properly so fill out a \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/custom-quote-request\"\u003ecustom quote form\u003c\/a\u003e instead\n\nYou might want to use this option to try several different products before buying larger quantities.\n\nAlso fill in a \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/custom-quote-request\"\u003ecustom quote form\u003c\/a\u003e if you require a certain size so I can see if I can obtain it for you.\n\nEmail your preference \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/custom-quote-request\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n ","brand":"Direct Compost Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55020568052084,"sku":"DF3","price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/7171\/7748\/files\/Diatomite_Fines.webp?v=1785570429"},{"product_id":"diatomite-fines-3-5kgs","title":"Diatomite Fines 3.5kgs","description":"\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/what-is-diatomaceous-earth\"\u003eArticle on Diatomaceous Earth\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiatomite Fines 3.5kg Bucket\u003c\/strong\u003e can be added to any order of Compots or posted anytime without Compots.  I usually only stock the course grade but it is currently not availble.  The Diatomite Fines is a fine powder, tricky to pack and more expensive. The course grade that can be crushed to a finer grade by putting it in a plastic bag and rolling over it with a rolling pin. It won’t get to a super fine grade but is good enough for bug control or seed saving.\n\nIf ordering Compots it is cheaper to add 300grams of product to your order rather than buying it separately as the weight does not change the postage rate of your parcel. It is also cheaper postage wise to purchase a bucket or box of Garden Supplements with your order of Compots rather than 300grams only.\n\nHowever 300g is a good quantity for seed saving or propagating some seeds s it releases Boron into the soil aiding germination. You can purchase several garden supplements to try the products before you buy large quantities. If you find the postage excessive it may not be calculating properly so fill out a \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/custom-quote-request\"\u003ecustom quote form\u003c\/a\u003e instead.   You might want to use this option to try several different products before buying larger quantities. Also fill in a \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/custom-quote-request\"\u003ecustom quote form\u003c\/a\u003e if you require a certain size so I can see if I can obtain it for you. Email your preference \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/custom-quote-request\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"Direct Compost Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55020568117620,"sku":"DF3.5","price":45.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/7171\/7748\/files\/Diatomite_Fines_4kgs.webp?v=1785570430"},{"product_id":"diatomite-fines-10kgs","title":"Diatomite Fines 10kgs","description":"\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/what-is-diatomaceous-earth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Diatomaceous Earth?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"Direct Compost Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55020568183156,"sku":"DE10-1","price":94.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/7171\/7748\/files\/Diatomite_Fines_10kgs-1.jpg?v=1785570431"},{"product_id":"zeolite-fines-500g","title":"Zeolite Fines 500g","description":"Read further information:-\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/zeolite-the-basics\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZeolite- the Basics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n ","brand":"Direct Compost Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55020568248692,"sku":"ZF5","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/7171\/7748\/files\/Zeolite_Fines-1.webp?v=1785570432"},{"product_id":"zeolite-fines-6kgs","title":"Zeolite Fines 6kgs","description":"\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/zeolite-the-basics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArticle on Zeolite\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"Direct Compost Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55020568379764,"sku":"ZF6","price":294.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/7171\/7748\/files\/Zeolite_Fines_6kgs-2.webp?v=1785570433"},{"product_id":"zeolite-fines-20kgs","title":"Zeolite Fines 20kgs","description":"\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/zeolite-the-basics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArticle on Zeolite\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"Direct Compost Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55020568445300,"sku":"ZF20","price":940.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/7171\/7748\/files\/Zeolite_fines_20kgs-1.webp?v=1785570433"},{"product_id":"palagonite-1kg","title":"Palagonite 1kg","description":"Spread 1kg of Palagonite per linear meter and dig into the soil\n\n2 kg per square meter\n\nMix 50 \/50 with composted soil depending on your soil\n\nOr make up a mixture with potting mix using only 10% of Mineral Rock Dust per quantity of potting mix\n\nIt is great around Australia native plants which can be sensitive to phosphorus as they have an extra root system to take up all available phosphorous in the soil.  Mineral Rock Dust does not contain everything you need to grow your plants and sometimes it is safer to use an all-around Soil Conditioner for your garden that has Rock Dust in it, as well as many more beneficial elements blended in a special way to supplement all plants.\n\n ","brand":"Direct Compost Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55020568641908,"sku":"P1","price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/7171\/7748\/files\/Palagonite.webp?v=1785570434"},{"product_id":"palagonite-18kgs","title":"Palagonite 18kgs","description":"Spread 1kgs of Palagonite per linear meter and dig into the soil\n\n2 kg per square meter\n\n ","brand":"Direct Compost Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55020568707444,"sku":"P10","price":63.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/7171\/7748\/files\/Palagonite_10kgs.webp?v=1785570434"},{"product_id":"bull-manuer-1kg","title":"Bull Manuer 1kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpread 1kg of Bull Manuer per linear meter and dig into the soil\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Direct Compost Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55020568772980,"sku":"BM1","price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/7171\/7748\/files\/Bull_Manuer.webp?v=1785570435"}],"url":"https:\/\/directcompostsolutions.com\/collections\/climate-feed.oembed?page=23","provider":"DIRECT COMPOST SOLUTIONS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}