Odors are caused mainly by poor aeration or too many 'greens'. Try the following:
- Turn your COMPOSTA more regularly for a few days.
- Check that the drainage holes are clear so that excess moisture can drain out.
- Add more 'browns' (dry leaves or grass, wood chips, bark etc)
Do I need to add water to my COMPOSTA?
If you maintain the right balance of greens and browns your compost should have all the moisture it needs. A dry mix probably has too many browns. Adding water won't do any harm but is better to add greens as these contain the moisture and the nutrients needed by the composting process.
Do I need to place my COMPOSTA in the sun?
The heat in a COMPOSTA is created by the bacteria at work. The more ideal the conditions, the faster they work and the higher the temperature. Placing your COMPOSTA in the sun may help speed up the process but far more important are the essential ingredients: air, carbon, nutrients and water.
