How to Use Compost Tumblers for Max Yields

Compost tumblers are available in many different sizes and styles; with some made to be rolled on the ground and others mounted on stands with the larger types containing gears to help them rotate for better circulation of air. A well designed greenhouse can take advantage of having a composting system to help recycle plant waste and have a steady supply of nutrient rich dirt for planting or to enrich the soil.

Greenhouses can be designed to work economically, especially if you use the resources available to you, namely the solar energy put out by the sun and the energy and money you save by using compost tumblers in your greenhouse. Most of these tumblers are similar in design and use but some are of a better make. This is one area in which it pays to do some research and read what other consumers are saying about the compost tumbler you are interested in using. It makes sense to purchase the tumbler that will last the longest and do the best job, this may mean investing a bit more than you first intended but the payoff will worth it.

The advantage of using a compost tumbler in the greenhouse is that with the warmth of the greenhouse all year the compost will be further along in decomposing and ready for use when you are ready to plant seeds for your fresh vegetables and flowers. Some growers have a bale of straw that they use in the compost tumbler in addition to the plant material for the greatest effectiveness in making compost. If your greenhouse is a smaller or larger one then normal you may have to decide which size of compost tumbler is correct for the space you have. You can build your own compost tumbler if you choose to but it probably would be better to buy one as they are well made and last a long period of time.

Combining the benefits of greenhouses and compost systems is a great idea for improving the quality of your vegetables and flowers as well as practising economic and ecological practices that will help the environment. With the rising prices of food and fresh vegetables it makes sense to use a greenhouse and the compost to save money and reduce your expenses while enjoying more nutritious food for your family.

Compost tumblers can also be used outside the greenhouse on a stand or in a sunny spot of the yard where they can benefit from the sunshine. For a larger area, the tumblers that are mounted on frames are the best type to use, with the ones offering a twin system becoming more popular because that way you have a rotating source of compost that is ready close together without a long time waiting for the compost to become ready to use.