THE TYPES OF COMPOST

1. Types of compost based on the manufacturing process

Now that you have some background on the processes of composting,
let's get into some specifics. There are as many ways to make compost as
there are people making compost; but they all fall into two general
categories.
a. Anaerobic composting
Anaerobic composting is decomposition that occurs using
microorganisms that do not require oxygen. We will only mention
anaerobic composting in passing, primarily because of two reasons: 1)
the process is often referred to as fermentation, and is characterized by
very strong odors; 2) only a small amount of heat is generated by the
process, making the decomposition take a much longer time and not
reaching sufficient temperatures to safely kill plant pathogens, weed
seeds, etc.
In anaerobic composting, decomposition occurs where oxygen
(O) is absent or in limited supply. Under this method, anaerobic microorganisms dominate and develop intermediate compounds including
methane, organic acids, hydrogen sulphide and other substances. In the
absence of O, these compounds accumulate and are not metabolized
further. Many of these compounds have strong odours and some
present phytotoxicity. As anaerobic composting is a low-temperature
process, it leaves weed seeds and pathogens intact. Moreover, the
process usually takes longer than aerobic composting. These
drawbacks often offset the merits of this process, viz. little work
involved and fewer nutrients lost during the process.
b. Aerobic composting
Aerobic composting is decomposition that occurs using
microorganisms that require oxygen to perform their work on our
compost pile, As long as plenty of air is available, aerobic
decomposers work faster and more efficiently than their anaerobic
counterparts, providing you with finished compost on a faster
timetable. However, as organisms deplete the supply of oxygen from

the existing spaces and pores between bits of organic matter, the
decomposition process slows.
As long as plenty of air is available, aerobic decomposers work
faster and more efficiently than their anaerobic counterparts, providing
you with finished compost on a faster timetable. However, as
organisms deplete the supply of oxygen from the existing spaces and
pores between bits of organic matter, the decomposition process slows.
2. Types of compost by decomposers
a. Using mikroorganism
In the composting process of this kind, the inoculum used as
decomposers, used as a starter, namely 4 Effective microorganisms,
inoculant consists of a mixture of microorganisms which can
decompose organic matter quickly and Effective. compost produced
from this process is called Bokashi.
b. Using makrooraganism
Types of compost use macroorganisms

as

decomposers

Makroorganisme used is the earthworm species Lumbricus or other

species.This types of compost made with organic materials as a way of
providing food for earthworms, earthworm excrement is one that is
produced as compost, compost called vermicompost
3. Types of compost based on the shape
a. Solid compost
The solid Compost has the physical and chemical properties are
almost similar to the ground. However it has a very beneficial nutrient
for plants. This type of compost blackish brown, textured solid,
granular friable like soil and not smelly.

b. Liquid compost
Liquid organic fertilizer is compost made by wet composting. The
process can take place aerobically or anaerobically. Liquid organic
fertilizer is made because it is more easily absorbed by plants. Of some
practices, more effective organic liquid fertilizer is given in leaves than
in roots (except in the hydroponic system). Spraying liquid organic

fertilizer on the leaves must use the appropriate dose or doses.

Excessive dosing will cause wilting leaves quickly
COMPOSITION
1. EM4 / Starter
EM4 is a brownish liquid and sweet-scented sour (fresh) are in
dalmnya contains a mixture of several live microorganisms that are
beneficial to the process of absorption / supply of nutrients in the soil.
EM4 able to decipher organic materials quickly in fermentation into
compost so as not to cause odor bususk but raises fresh scent.
The EM4 benefits are:
Decomposing organic materials and organic materials ferment
quickly
stimulate the development of microorganisms in the soil
keep the organic material does not rot
increase the diversity of beneficial microorganisms in the soil
improve the physical, chemical, and biological soil
2. Municipal waste
Municipal waste, such as vegetable scraps are the main source of
organic material containing nitrogen and carbon which will undergo the
process of decomposition by organisms in the composting process.
3. Molase
Tetes
tebu:berfungsi
untuk
memeperoleh
energi

bagi

perkembangbiakan jumlah EM4 yang diaktifkan selama proses pembuatan

kompos (proses fermentasi 3-4 hari).

4. Water
The optimum water content is important to produce good compost
because all organisms need water for survival.Water is an important
ingredient that serves as the cell protoplasm solvent food.
5. Sawdust
The composting process, the sawdust is used as an additive which
serves to enlarge the pores in the compost, thereby increasing the air
content that will fill in the gaps pore. Sawdust is very good for improving
the quality of the compost produced in terms of texture.