There are circumstances where anaerobic methods are advantageous. Digesters produce large amounts of liquid which needs to drain away. In that case, it is best to spread out the compost in contact with the soil. The pallet sits several inches above the ground's surface, allowing air to flow beneath it. The fact that anaerobic composting produces a lot of liquid is why those holes are so essential. A great thing about this method is that it requires much less effort than the common aerobic one. Typically, the mixture will also contain hydrogen sulfide, a chemical that smells like rotten eggs. Remember to avoid large quantities of browns such as fallen leaves as digesters are primarily designed to handle kitchen scraps. If you have heavy soil, its best to dig out several inches of soil below and around where the receptacle will sit then add pebbles, very coarse sand and organic matter to the soil. With an anaerobic system you can say good-bye forever to turning compost piles. ","hasArticle":false,"_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/authors/10266"}}],"_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/books/"}},"collections":[],"articleAds":{"footerAd":"
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