WHAT IS COMPOST?
▪ Compost is the product resulting from decay or digestion of organic matter by
organisms (bacteria, worms and insects).
▪ It has the ability to improve the chemical, physical, and biological characteristics of
soils.
▪ It also contains plant nutrients that can be used by crops.
▪ composting process happens due to the activity of micro-organisms (bacteria) and other larger organisms like worms and insects. These
need certain conditions to live. These include moisture and air.
▪ Compost is made when the micro-organisms work in good conditions. To get good compost one has to look at various factors: type of organic material, air, moisture, and temperature are combined to the best advantage.