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I thought worms couldn't survive in compost barrels? Good info, I'll keep all that in mind...
I get a lot of grass cuttings and then there's all our kitchen waste, which doesn't amount to a great deal but it'll all add up... Don't want to attract rats so figured a barrel would be the best solution, thinking maybe a box with a flip lid might suit us better...
Is it worth giving kitchen waste a quick blitz in the blender first then turning that over with the grass cuttings/garden waste...
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i've got a 300l or so black compost bin with lid
i reckon full with fresh household and garden waste it would be ready in 6-9 months ( spring and summer months ) , worms are essential though, they'll speed things up no end, it'll compact down to about half a bin full after all the enzymes and ting get to work, keep it moist with a bit of water every now and then
i usually empty mine every year onto a 2nd wooden pallette style compost heap, it dries out and i add some more bulky stuff such as horse manure comfrey and barley maltings, that then sits for another year and i dig into it when needed