What is compost? - ProProfs Discuss
Advertisement

What is compost?

Asked by John Adney, Last updated: Sep 03, 2024

+ Answer
Request
Question menu
Vote up Vote down

3 Answers

K. Galatia

K. Galatia

K. Galatia
K. Galatia

Answered Jan 05, 2021

Compost is an organic matter that has decayed and can be used as a fertilizer. Compost is when the material has been broken down into smaller organic matter in a process called composing. The composing is done by microorganisms.

Compost is a means of recycling various organic materials, which act as a natural pesticide, soil conditioner, and fertilizer. Composting requires a lot of air in order to decompose organic waste.
Composting requires three different components. This includes human management, aerobic conditions, and the development of internal biological heat.

There are four major elements required to make the compost effective. The first ingredient is carbon that is energy, which produces heat, Nitrogen, which helps to grow and produce more organisms, Oxygen to oxide the carbon and water.

upvote downvote
Reply 

M. Pollock

M. Pollock

A person who loves taking epic photos and an avid traveler

M. Pollock
M. Pollock, Photographer, BA, Camden Town

Answered Jan 04, 2021

Compost is a form of matter that is organic. It is broken down into either simple organic or inorganic matter, and this is done during composting. To compost, various organic materials that have been recycled and waste products are put together to create fertilizer, a conditioner, and a pesticide for soil.

Many people would be surprised by the number of materials that can be used for compost. This includes paper, fruits, and vegetables that may be expired, coffee grounds, and tea bags are some of the many items that can be used for compost. This is why it is very easy to start because it is material that many people already have.

upvote downvote
Reply 

R. Barnes

R. Barnes

Always excited to learn and talk about new topics

R. Barnes
R. Barnes, Analyst, PhD, Clinton

Answered Dec 24, 2020

Compost is organic matter that has been broken down into simpler organic or inorganic matter in composting. This procedure recycles various organic materials otherwise regarded as waste products, and it creates a soil conditioner, a fertilizer, and a natural pesticide for soil.

Compost is abundant in nutrients, as it is used in gardens, landscaping, horticulture, urban agriculture, and organic farming. The compost itself is advantageous to the land in many ways. Compost is helpful for erosion control, land and stream recovery, wetland production, and landfill cover.

At the most fundamental level, the process of composting requires making a heap of wet organic matter such as leaves, grass, food scraps, and it involves patience, as the materials take time to break down into humus, which necessitates the presence of air.

upvote downvote
Reply 

Advertisement
Advertisement
Search for Google images Google Image Icon
Select a recommended image
Upload from your computer Loader
Image Preview
Search for Google images Google Image Icon
Select a recommended image
Upload from your computer Loader
Image Preview
Search for Google images Google Image Icon
Select a recommended image
Upload from your computer Loader

Email Sent
We have sent an email to your address "" with instructions to reset your password.