Expert: Greg - 5/31/2004

Question
I have a tumble composter. Besides vegetable matter, what should I add to the tumbler. A friend told me to add Dinamic Lifter.

Answer
Hello Peg

You got me on that one. I have never heard of a "Dinamic Lifter".

The Key to a Compost Pile, be it in a Tumbler or a Regular Pile is the Same, and that is a Carbon to Nitrogen Ratio of 25-1.

Vegtable matter is a High Nitrogen <Green Matter> so a balance of Carbon <Brown Matter> is needed. Leaves from the Fall is a Great source.

Just a Tip for you. Never put Greens that have been Boiled or had Salad Dressings on them into the Compost.


IF I Have missed something here, don't hesitate to reply and ask for a Follow-Up question.

The Best of Luck
Greg