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Seven compost
Before the compost is applied to the beds, it may be appropriate to sieve it. Which sieve method has proved itself, describes this article.
Why compost seven
The purpose of compost screening is to separate finished ripening compost from material that has not yet completely rotted off. Some materials, such as coarser pieces of ashes, nutshells or egg shells require more time to rot than, for example, vegetable remains. So that the already finished compost can still be used, you can use the sieving method. In general, nothing speaks against distributing compost soil with small branch pieces on the beds. However, some plants may be sensitive to fresh compost. In addition, unfinished compost removes nitrogen from the soil, as it is needed for rotting.
This is how the compost can be sieved most effectively
Basically, there are three options for effectively sifting compost: electronic screening devices are the most convenient option. The costs are for most hobby gardeners, however, out of all proportion to the labor savings. Often used throughput screens with galvanized wire. For preparation, a large tarpaulin is laid on the ground, the sieve is placed at an angle and the compost is vigorously thrown through with a shovel. Coarse ingredients fall off while the fine humus trickles through the sieve.
The third variant is a self-made sieve. For this you take a wooden frame and string it with strong wire mesh or rabbit wire (festtackern).
Both the Durchwurfsieb and the self-built variant can be placed on a wheelbarrow for the sake of simplicity. The sieved compost is then immediately available in the cart and can easily be brought to the right place. A disadvantage is that the coarse components remain on the screen and scraped off with the blade, or have to be shaken by the sieve. Try to place the strainer at an angle in the wheelbarrow. A brick prevents the sieve from slipping.