Food Waste (Green Material - Nitrogen Source)
Vegetable and fruit scraps (avoid citrus in excess)
Coffee grounds and tea leaves
Crushed eggshells
Small amounts of cooked rice or pasta (no oil or dairy)
Seed-Free Mulch (Brown Material - Carbon Source)
Dry leaves
Coconut husks or shredded coconut coir
Chipped wood or sawdust (untreated)
Straw or dried grass clippings
Optional Enhancers
Effective micro organisms (EM) - “Probioform”
A handful of rich garden soil (for beneficial microbes)
A bit of aged manure (cow, chicken, or composted)
Biochar (to improve aeration and microbial life)