What is a Compost Starter?
Compost is made up of the decomposed remnants of organic matter. It is valuable as a fertilizing agent in horticulture and agriculture. Any biodegradable matter will eventually decompose, if left to itself, but it can be useful to speed up the process when making compost for home and garden use. In this case, it can be beneficial to use a compost starter. A compost starter can be a household or manufactured material that speeds up the beginnings of the decomposition of organic matter into compost. Many garden centers and garden catalogs carry different types of compost starter. While many of these products are varying and proprietary, they all contain decay-causing microorganisms. Some also contain enzymes, hormones, and other additives to help the decomposing organisms work even faster. Special combinations of ingredients are also available for specific needs. Wood chips, pine needles, and leaves, for example, ordinarily take a long time to decompose on their own, and may be helped al
