Composting 101: Top 4 Composting Methods - Hot, Cold, Vermicompost & Bokashi

Want to turn your waste into garden gold? 🌱 Here are 4 composting methods to try, along with some of their pros and cons! 1️⃣ Hot Composting: • Materials: Any type of food waste imaginable, grass clippings, leaves, coffee grounds, shredded paper, and weeds. • Pros: Quick decomposition (2-3 months) and kills weed seeds/pathogens. • Cons: Requires a large pile (at least 1 cubic yard) and regular turning to maintain heat. 2️⃣ Cold Composting: • Materials: Fruit/vegetable scraps, grass clippings, leaves, coffee grounds, and eggshells. • Pros: Low effort and great for smaller batches. • Cons: Takes over a year to break down and may not kill weed seeds or pathogens. 3️⃣ Vermicomposting: • Materials: Fruit/vegetable scraps, coffee grounds, shredded paper, eggshells, and cardboard (avoid citrus, onion, and garlic). • Pros: Perfect for small spaces and produces highly nutrient-rich compost. • Cons: Worms need maintenance, specific conditions, and can be picky eaters. 4️⃣ Bokashi Composting: • Materials: All food scraps, including meat, dairy, bones, and cooked foods. • Pros: Ferments scraps quickly and allows composting of items other methods can’t handle. • Cons: Requires a second step—burying or adding to another compost system. Which composting method fits your lifestyle and waste habits? Hot, cold, vermicomposting, or bokashi? Share your choice below! ♻️ #composting #sustainableliving #vermicomposting #bokashi #compost #gardening #gardening101 #garden #beginnergardener #gardeningtips #organicgardening #urbangardening #sustainability #reducewaste #gardenproject #gardeninghacks #composting101 #gardeningideas #vegetablegarden #youtubeshorts #shorts #gardeninspiration #backyardgardening