There seems to be a great deal of interest in a series of tumbling composters out of Sweden called Jora. It's a reasonably priced series of composters, which is one reason I think people are looking for them on the web. Another reason they are gaining in popularity is because they're one of the few types of composters that are insulated. After all, they were designed in Sweden! Land of the mid-night sun and all, so they were designed to continue to work all year long. Even in cold climates, gardeners can expect their compost in a Jora to reach 75 degrees in the winter time. Those kinds of temperatures can help a batch of compost decompose and be garden ready in about six to eight weeks!
Another nice feature of these composters is their two compartment system, which was designed to allow one side of the composter to mature while the other side is emptied. Add all this to the fact that the stand that the composters are set on is made for an average garden wheelbarrow to fit underneath it when it's time to empty the compost out.
The fact that these composters are insulated, as I've said, make it viable to produce compost all year through. But there's a way to speed the process up even more. Here's how: the manufacturer recommends the addition of sawdust or wood pellets as a carbon energy source to help the micro organisms break down the composting materials. But I think that an easier, inexpensive, 100% organic additive that works more efficiently is BiOWiSH™ Compost Boost. You won't believe how quickly the addition of this product gets the compost heated up and breaking down. I really can't say enough about BiOWiSH™ Compost Boost. One of it's features is that it's harmless to humans and the environment. You know me by now, I guess, so you know that this is a HUGELY important feature! The other feature that I'm jazzed about is it's odor removal. It doesn't just cover up odor, but virtually eats it, and in so doing, will reduce concerns for pests interests in the compost. If the batch doesn't smell like food, it won't draw the attention of rodents and flies.
A single packet will last six months, too! All that is necessary is to add one of the six filter bags to sixteen ounces (1 pint, or 500 ml) warm water and let it set for about 15 minutes to give the microbes time to fully activate. Then pour the whole thing into the batch of compost and mix it in. Of course, this is a simple thing to do with a Jora, because, again, they're tumbling composters so all that is needed is a turn or two of the handle on the side. Then step back and let BiOWiSH™ Compost Boost do it's thing. Within a day the temperature in our batch of compost was up to 121 degrees Farenheit! Forgot to mention that this was in December in Colorado, with outdoor temps in the mid to low 30's. When I figure out how to put together my 1 minute videos taken with my cell phone, I'll attach it so that you can see for yourself. In case you don't believe me...
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