Liquid from home compost

[plantmark]

Last year I purchased a composting bin which was promoted by my local council. I put my first consignment of kitchen waste in. When I returned to add a second, to my horror there were 4 rats feeding on the waste. I immediately threw all the waste in the dustbin and had a rethink.

I decided to buy a used wheely bin from the local tip (£2) and cut a flap in the front and hinged it. I installed a tap in the side at the bottom and placed a 2" layer of large stones in the bottom covered by wire mesh. Once I had waste in the bin I added Brandling Worms. This is now secure from rats and takes all of our kitchen waste. I get a fantastic looking brown liquid which filters to the bottom and I want to ask if anyone knows how potent this might be and whether to use it adding to water at the same dose as Tomato Feed?

[airconednightmare]

it should be 'the good s**t'

only real way to find out how strong it is - trial and error i'd also take a ph reading before using it and correct to 7 or there abouts...but i'm uber anal

on another note rats eating then 'passing' your kitchen waste, while unsavoury, isn't going to do the compost any harm

[DavidT]

Originally Posted by airconednightmare

it should be 'the good s**t'

only real way to find out how strong it is - trial and error i'd also take a ph reading before using it and correct to 7 or there abouts...but i'm uber anal

on another note rats eating then 'passing' your kitchen waste, while unsavoury, isn't going to do the compost any harm

I`d agree with all that.