Compost calculator?

[Longshanks]

Hi

We have flower bed approx 6ft by 12 ft. (20 cm deep) When I put those dimensions into an online calculator, it spat out 1347 litres. (33*40L bags) That can’t be right, can if?

Thanks

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

It is right.

The volume is 1.83x3.66x0.2=1.34m³.

1.34m³ = 1340 litres

1340÷40 = 33.5 bags

 

[Longshanks]

Thanks. I think the manure calculation may be different?

 

[lostinthelight]

Are there no bulk compost makers in your area that recycle organic material and will load your trailer or even deliver.
We have several around us and believe some councils may do it as well.. They also give a chemical analysis of the nutrients.

 

[Longshanks]

Thanks for that intel. What’s the situation on manure coverage?

 

[pcaouolte]

What’s the situation on manure coverage

It goes further when it hits the fan.

 

[Longshanks]

Thanks. No intel on that then.

 

[scbk]

Topsoil is fairly cheap or free, if you have the means to collect

 

[Longshanks]

Thanks. I was referring to manure.

 

[scbk]

If it's sold by the volume then that is the amount you're getting (when filled)

Not sure if you'd want a bed 200mm deep with manure?

 

[elisa123]

Manure rots down fairly quickly. In about 6 months time you will have to top it up. Fairly fresh manure might be too rich/strong for the plants and burn them.

 

[StephenStephen]

A lot of people with horses have piles of well rotted manure you can take away free. Great stuff!

 

[Odds]

You can always fill in the bottom of the bed with a layer of rocks and pebbles, then use a lower grade of heavier soil before topping up the level with a quality grade of topsoil. Mix in some wood chips and stones to help bulk out the soil and improve drainage.

 

[StephenStephen]

I'd be worried it would be very dry with a layer of rocks in the bottom...

 

[Odds]

It's done bug all but rain here for the last six months.