Question

what is compost pit
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Answer 1

Creating a compost pit at home requires burying kitchen or soft yard waste, such as chopped leaves or grass clippings, in a simple pit or trench. After a few weeks, earthworms and microorganisms in the soil convert the organic matter into usable compost. Some gardeners use an organized trench composting system in which the trench and the planting area are alternated every other year, providing a full year for the material to break down. Others implement an even more involved, three-part system that includes a trench, a walking path, and a planting area with bark mulch spread on the path to prevent muddiness. The three-year cycle allows even more time for decomposition of organic matter. Although organized systems are effective, you can simply use a shovel or post hole digger to dig a hole with a depth of at least 8 to 12 inches. Place the pits strategically according to your garden plan or create small compost pockets in random areas of your yard or garden. Fill the hole about half full with kitchen scraps and yard waste. To speed the process of decomposition, sprinkle a handful of blood meal over the top of the waste before filling the hole with soil, then water deeply. Wait at least six weeks for the scraps to decompose, and then plant an ornamental plant or a vegetable plant, such  as a tomato, directly above the compost. For a large trench, till the compost evenly into the soil or dig it in with a shovel or pitchfork.

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Answer 2

compost pit is a pit or area where compost is stored
Compost is rich in nutrients. It is used, for example, in gardens, landscaping,horticulture, urban agriculture andorganic farming. The compost itself is beneficial for the land in many ways, including as a soil conditioner, afertilizer, addition of vital humus orhumic acids, and as a natural pesticidefor soil. In ecosystems, compost is useful for erosion control, land and stream reclamation, wetland construction, and as landfill cover (seecompost uses).

At the simplest level, the process of composting requires making a heap of wet organic matter (also called green waste), such as leaves, grass, and food scraps, and waiting for the materials to break down into humus after a period of months. However, composting also can take place as a multi-step, closely monitored process with measured inputs of water, air, and carbon- and nitrogen-rich materials. Thedecomposition process is aided by shredding the plant matter, adding water and ensuring proper aeration by regularly turning the mixture when open piles or "windrows" are used.Earthworms and fungi further break up the material. Bacteria requiring oxygen to function (aerobic bacteria) and fungi manage the chemical process by converting the inputs into heat, carbon dioxide, and ammonium.