Some gardeners sprinkle the compost heap with wheat or rye flour..
This action seems pointless only at first glance..
Then it turns out that the flour additive has a positive effect on the compost.
One very interesting result is achieved, which novice gardeners should know about.
Why add flour to compost
Thanks to this component, the maturation of organic fertilizer is accelerated.
And this effect is explained very simply: the bulk product is a source of nutrients, thanks to which the microorganisms are «activated».
To achieve the desired result, the summer resident only needs to sprinkle the layers of the compost heap with flour.
There are no specific recommendations for the volume of the product. But try not to use too much bulk additive.
What to do before adding flour to compost
Before using the above life hack, the product must be mixed with a small amount of such a biological product as Trichoderma.
This action must be performed in order to avoid the appearance of pathogens in the product that pose a huge danger to plants.
