Best current price£15.99from B&Q
Shopping.co.uk recommended and popular offers
B&Q£15.99Visit shop - Compost Maker 10KgOrganic Accelerator For Garden WasteSpeeds Up DecompositionProduces Rich Compost
Visit shop1 offer from £15.99
View price history by clicking the chart icon.
The B&Q Monal Compost Maker (10Kg) is an organic accelerator designed for gardeners and farmers seeking to speed up the decomposition process. It efficiently transforms garden and kitchen waste into nutrient-dense compost, ideal for improving soil health and fertility. While it significantly reduces composting time, users should be aware that it requires proper layering and moisture management for optimal results.
| Model Part Number | Monal |
|---|---|
| Brand | B&Q |
While specific instructions may vary based on pile size and composition, a general guideline is to sprinkle a layer of Compost Maker every time you add new material to your compost pile, ensuring it's mixed in with the waste.
It is generally recommended to avoid adding meat, dairy, oily foods, and diseased plants to home compost piles, as they can attract pests and cause odors. The Compost Maker is designed for vegetable scraps, fruit peels, coffee grounds, tea bags, grass clippings, and leaves.
The Compost Maker significantly speeds up the process, but the exact time depends on factors like material mix, temperature, moisture, and aeration. Typically, it can help produce usable compost in a matter of weeks to a few months, rather than many months to a year.
Yes, this is an organic accelerator that helps create nutrient-dense compost, which is safe and beneficial for vegetable gardens when properly composted.
The product is an organic accelerator, typically containing natural biological activators and nutrient enhancers designed to promote microbial activity in the compost pile.
To maintain its effectiveness, it's best to use the product within a year of purchase and store it in a cool, dry place.
Ensure a good mix of 'greens' and 'browns', maintain adequate moisture (damp, not waterlogged), and aerate the pile regularly by turning it.
This usually indicates too much 'green' material or insufficient aeration. Add more 'brown' materials (like dry leaves or cardboard) and turn the pile to introduce air.
Check that the compost pile has sufficient moisture and is at a suitable temperature. Extreme cold can slow down decomposition. Ensure the product was mixed thoroughly with the waste.
Setup: No setup is required. Simply open the 10kg bag and apply the Compost Maker directly to your compost bin or pile. Mix it in with your organic waste.
Compatibility: Compatible with most standard compost bins, tumblers, and open compost piles. It works well with a wide variety of common garden and kitchen waste materials.
Care: Store the product in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Ensure the bag is resealed properly after use to maintain its efficacy. While the product itself requires no direct 'care', maintaining the correct moisture and aeration within your compost heap is crucial for its performance.
