Turn kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich compost to feed your garden. Whether you grow in polytunnels, raised beds, or containers, composting is easier with these tips:
Why Compost?
- Improves soil in greenhouses and gardens
- Reduces need for store-bought fertilizers
- Use with weed mat to suppress weeds naturally
What to Compost
✅Greens (Wet/Nitrogen)
- Fruit and veggie scraps
- Coffee grounds & tea bags (no plastic)
- Grass clippings
- Plant trimmings
✅Browns (Dry/Carbon)
- Dried leaves
- Straw or hay
- Shredded paper or cardboard
- Wood chips or sawdust (untreated)
❌Avoid Composting:
- Meat, dairy, and oily foods (they smell and attract pests)
- Pet waste (unless you use a pet-specific system)
- Diseased plants or invasive weeds
Simple Composting Steps
- Choose a spot near your polytunnel for easy access
- Layer greens/browns (3:1 ratio)
- Cover with breathable fabric to retain moisture
- Turn every 2 weeks
Polytunnel Pro Tips
- Accelerate decomposition by placing bins under UV-stabilised covers
- Use insect netting over outdoor piles to deter pests
- Spread finished compost over weed mat for clean pathways
Ready to start? Pair your compost with:
- Polytunnel Kits for protected growing
- Shade Cloth to regulate pile temperature
- Heavy-Duty Weed Mat for tidy compost areas
