I put a whole bunch of different fresh spring trimmings along with some leaf mold and a handful of compost, filled it with water and popped a top on, time to forget about it for a few weeks
by Ordinary-You3936
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Longjumping_Lab_6739
Correct me if I’m wrong but leaf mold compost needs a simple sugar to feed the microbes and aeration via a air pump, or it can potentially go anaerobic? Similar to worm tea. Also, if I’m right, it has the highest concentration of beneficial bacteria after 24-48 hours, anything longer leads to yep, anaerobic conditions.
BUT I’m not a professional and I could be wrong.
flowstateskoolie
r/jadam
ChuChu88
Hey I just did the same! Here’s to a good brew in a couple weeks!
breadandcheese5240
I just did this last month. When I opened the lid, I wanted to barf. No way was I even chancing to move it and get some on me so i kicked it over and even then, the stench made me stay out of that part of the yard for at least a week. I have heard its good stuff though. Good luck.
Now, pee in it twice, throw in juice from the bottom of a steak tray, egg shells, banana peels and the feathers from that bird you found in the driveway.
Or- skip those steps. Your neighbors will thank you. Happy fermenting!
sofaking_scientific
Phd microbiologist here. I love seeing folks do this.
JTMissileTits
I just repurposed an old Gatorade cooler for this. I can dispense a little via the spout at the bottom instead of having to dip into the foul brew.
wasdtomove
I did this recently and wasn’t prepared for the raw sewage smell.
AuntySeptoria
I did this. Once. The smell was indescribable. So was the mosquito swarm that came out of it. I hope you have better luck 🤞
cocoweasley
I did this and it literally stunk up my whole block!! It was a nightmare. I ended up dumping it cause it was so funky. Then later that day, I was coming home from the grocery store, and I get a block away from my house I smelled it (with the windows up!!)
Immediate-Tooth-2174
I love making my own liquid fertilizer this way but the STINK!!!! 😅
therealslim80
My favorite fert is my fish tanks!
avamayx0
Liquid ass
Kevo_NEOhio
I accidentally did this one year. I left the wheelbarrow with clippings in it and the rainwater collected. Man does that smell bad
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Correct me if I’m wrong but leaf mold compost needs a simple sugar to feed the microbes and aeration via a air pump, or it can potentially go anaerobic? Similar to worm tea. Also, if I’m right, it has the highest concentration of beneficial bacteria after 24-48 hours, anything longer leads to yep, anaerobic conditions.
BUT I’m not a professional and I could be wrong.
r/jadam
Hey I just did the same! Here’s to a good brew in a couple weeks!
I just did this last month. When I opened the lid, I wanted to barf. No way was I even chancing to move it and get some on me so i kicked it over and even then, the stench made me stay out of that part of the yard for at least a week. I have heard its good stuff though. Good luck.
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Ooh ooh. Me too.
Now, pee in it twice, throw in juice from the bottom of a steak tray, egg shells, banana peels and the feathers from that bird you found in the driveway.
Or- skip those steps. Your neighbors will thank you. Happy fermenting!
Phd microbiologist here. I love seeing folks do this.
I just repurposed an old Gatorade cooler for this. I can dispense a little via the spout at the bottom instead of having to dip into the foul brew.
I did this recently and wasn’t prepared for the raw sewage smell.
I did this. Once. The smell was indescribable. So was the mosquito swarm that came out of it. I hope you have better luck 🤞
I did this and it literally stunk up my whole block!! It was a nightmare. I ended up dumping it cause it was so funky. Then later that day, I was coming home from the grocery store, and I get a block away from my house I smelled it (with the windows up!!)
I love making my own liquid fertilizer this way but the STINK!!!! 😅
My favorite fert is my fish tanks!
Liquid ass
I accidentally did this one year. I left the wheelbarrow with clippings in it and the rainwater collected. Man does that smell bad