2.Heap method

·          Raw materials are laid on the cleaned ground.  

·          Arrange about 6-7 layers using different slow decomposition and fast decomposition raw materials.

·          In general, use any kind of suitable raw material as any layer of the heap.

·          Or use use followings to fill up the layers.

·       1^st  layer- weeds or tree loping or leaf fall

·      2 ^nd layer -green leaves, grass or Salvenia

·      Add water (only if raw materials do not contain sufficient moisture).

·      Add  small amount of inoculants.(compost or decomposed garbage)

·      3^rd layer -banana leaves

·      4^th layer -leaf fall

·      5^th layer- animal waste

·      Add inoculants again

·      6^th layer - pieces of chopped banana trunk

·      7^th layer - leaves

·      Then add again small amount of inoculants.

·          Finally add enough water and cover the top most layer with a covering material(polythene or terracotta).

·          1^st  turning- after 14 days.

·          2^nd turning –after 30 days.

·          3^rd turning-after 60 days.

·          While turning add water only if the moisture is insufficient.

·          After 90 days compost can be used for the cultivations.

Important

•   Always remember to cover the heap with a polythene or covering material.
•   Before arranging the layers remember to stand four stakes in the middle of the heap with some distance with each stake for ventilation.    
•   Always keep a space between the cover and the ground for ventilation.
•   Every 4-5 days interval open the cover and check the moisture content inserting a pole in to the compost heap.
•   If moisture content is not enough add enough water and cover the heap again.   
•   During the “turnings”, if  moisture content is not sufficient water should be added.
•   Arrange alternatively slow decomposition and fast decomposition raw materials to accelerate the decomposition rate.