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Organic material decomposed by bacteria under controlled conditions to make a nutrient-rich natural fertilizer for use in gardening or farming. A well-made compost heap reaches a high temperature during the composting process, killing most weed seeds that might be present.

As the decomposers feed, they raise the temperature in the centre of the compost as high as 66°C/150°F.



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Since Agromin composts 20,000 tons of our lawn and garden clippings and trimmings each month, it might be instructive to follow their guidelines for composting.
The company was formed three years ago after buying the patents to a process it claims instantly composts manure into fertilizer through a high-speed, ultrasonic milling operation.
This material poses no real problems, since it composts rapidly and leaves no odor.
 
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