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Composting help from suttons

by Diane - September 14th, 2012.
Filed under: Suttons Seeds.

Everyone should compost their garden waste and kitchen veg scraps. It makes sense not to throw away valuable organic material.


Compost Accelerator
 £3.95
Contains natural microbes and enzymes that speed up the composting process, substantially reducing composting time. Safe, non-toxic, and easy to use – simply mix with water and pour over the fresh material. Contains 5 sachets of 10g each..

Biodegradable Leaf Sacks
 £8.99
Many gardens generate far more leaves than a traditional compost bin can accommodate, and leaves don’t actually need the heat of a compost to rot down. Simply fill these biodegradable jute sacks with leaves in the autumn, stand them in an out of the way corner of your garden, and the following spring you’ll have nutritious leaf mould compost! (Pack of 3). Pack of 3

Compost Aerator
 £12.99
One of the essential elements in quickly generating good quality compost is to provide aerobic conditions for the bacteria that are doing all the hard work. With our compost aerator this is easily achieved. Simply push the tool into the heart of the compost heap, twist and withdraw – as you do so the hinged flaps open, stirring up the material and letting the air in. With an all steel construction, it is a strong, simple device, but very effective..

Rollmix Composter
 £19.99
Home composting has never been easier, quicker or more fun than with the RollMix(TM) Composter. Simply add the specified mix of organic waste and water as detailed in the simple ‘how-to’ instructions and (the fun part) give it a regular roll. The polyethylene fabric traps heat, helping to create a rich, nutritious compost in as little as 6 weeks! 68cm (2’2) long x 54cm (1’8) diameter. BUY 2 SAVE £5.00!.

Rollmix Composter
 £34.98
Home composting has never been easier, quicker or more fun than with the RollMix(TM) Composter. Simply add the specified mix of organic waste and water as detailed in the simple ‘how-to’ instructions and (the fun part) give it a regular roll. The polyethylene fabric traps heat, helping to create a rich, nutritious compost in as little as 6 weeks! 68cm (2’2) long x 54cm (1’8) diameter.. Rollmix Composter x 2 – SAVE £5.00!

Slot Together Composter
 £39.99
This simple slot-together composter is quick and easy to build and will provide you with a good supply of decent home-made compost. Made from pressure treated timber, it comes with a manufacturer’s 15 year guarantee against rot. 99cm (3’4) square x 61cm (2′) high. Flat packed for home assembly..

Wooden Compost Module
 £79.99
We were impressed by the design of these modular compost bins; they incorporate a host of features for keen composters! Can be assembled in minutes – no nails, screws or holes to dig. Slide-out panels on all sides for easy access. 573 litres (20 cu.ft.) capacity per module. Wood provides good insulation, while allowing the compost to ‘breathe’. Timber is from managed forests, and treated with non-toxic preservative. 8 page guide booklet included. Size 91cm (3′) square x 68cm (27) high. (Wooden Compost Module comprises 2 posts & 15 panels.).

CompoSphere�
 £94.99
The CompoSphereR is a great new way not only to make your own top quality compost, but also to transport it around the garden. Its unique spherical shape and a tread with gripped ridges makes it easy to roll around, mixing the contents, and accelerating the speed at which the waste inside turns into compost. The, when you come to use the compost, you can roll it straight to where you need it! Made from tough, 100% recycled, UV-protected plastic, its two halves ‘nest’ inside each other for easy transport or storage (fixings included to secure the hemispheres), and it has an easy-to-use twist lid. 5 year manufacturers warranty. Diameter 1.3m (4’3). Capacity 315 litres. Please allow up to 14 days for delivery..

Modular Wooden Compost Bins
 £99.99
We were impressed by the design of these modular compost bins; they incorporate a host of features for keen composters! Can be assembled in minutes – no nails, screws or holes to dig. Slide-out panels on all sides for easy access. 573 litres (20 cu.ft.) capacity per module. Wood provides good insulation, while allowing the compost to ‘breathe’. Timber is from managed forests, and treated with non-toxic preservative. 8 page guide booklet included. You can start with one, but we’d recommend two (Bin and Module) to get the benefit of being able to easily turn the heap from one bin to the other. And when you’ve seen how well they work, you can add extra modules in the future. Size 91cm (3′) square x 68cm (27) high. (Comprises 4 posts & 20 panels.).

Rota Composter
 £99.99
Recycle garden and household waste into rich compost with this rotating composter. It has two chambers for efficient batch composting – fill one side with fresh waste while the other side is maturing. Made from robust UV-stabilised plastic, it has built-in churning paddles to break down and mix the contents for faster, more efficient composting, adjustable vents which allow variable airflow and a sliding door for easy loading and emptying. Capacity 198 litres (7cu.ft.). Flat packed for quick and easy home assembly. 71cm (28) wide x 66cm (26) deep x 93cm (361/2) high. Please allow 14 days for delivery..

4 Tier Wormery
 £99.99
These Stacking Tray Wormeries take advantage of the ‘surface-feeding’ nature of Tiger Worms. As the unit fills, the worms follow the food upwards through the trays leaving behind their rich organic compost. By the time the top tray is full, the bottom tray is ready to harvest, so you simply empty it and pop it back on top! Liquid fertiliser gathers in a chamber at the bottom where there is an easy-twist tap to drain it into your watering can. It’s simple to assemble,and can be stored inside or out. Made from high quality, 100% recycled plastic, with a 5 year warranty on materials and workmanship. Complete with integrated stand, drainage tray, coir brick shredded paper and anti-acid lime mix, fresh Tiger Worms and a 16 page illustrated instruction guide. Available in two sizes. Please allow up to 14 days for delivery.3 Tier: 41cm (16) x 41cm (16) x 36cm (14) high. Capacity 78 litres.4 Tier: 41cm (16) x 41cm (16) x 43.5cm (17) high. Capacity 99 litres.. 4 Tier Wormery

Beehive Compost Bin
 £99.99
This beehive-shaped compost bin is a more decorative option for home composting than some others you may see. The lid is held open with a handy prop and there is a bottom-opening flap for easy compost retrieval. Built from FSC certified, pressure treated soft wood, it will never need treating, and comes with manufacturer’s 15 year guarantee against rot. Flat packed for home assembly. 74cm (29) x 74cm (29) x 86cm (39) high. Capacity 272 litres. Please allow up to 14 days for delivery..

Tumbleweed Compost Maker
 £119.99
A very popular design of compost maker, where, with a simple tumble, the contents are dropped from one end to the other, hitting the stainless steel breaker bar in the middle on the way. This means it gets well mixed and properly aerated, which means you get excellent quality compost in a short period of time! It’s one of the strongest bins available, with a tough UV treated polypropylene body, robust galvanised steel frame and reinforced pivots. A ventilated lid at each end ensures the compost gets properly aerated without getting soggy, and it’s easy to fill and to empty. Instructions provided for quick and easy home assembly. Assembed size: 65cm (26) wide x 85cm (34) deep x 117cm (46) high. Capacity 220 litres..

Envirocycle Composter
 £139.99
A compact, attractive, durable 2-in-1 composter – producing two excellent natural products (traditional solid compost and a rich organic liquid plant food that can be used all around the garden). Its unique rolling and mixing action produces superb quality compost more quickly and easily than conventional composters – just give the drum a few turns each week and your compost remains well mixed without the need for messy digging to turn the pile. – Under normal conditions, compost is ready in 4-6 weeks – so you can produce loads throughout the season! – Drum holds up to 198 litres (7 cu.ft.) of solid compost, and emptying is easy – simply roll it where you need it and tip it out, or scoop it out of the hatch. – Liquid plant food drains from drum into base, which holds up to 5 gallons – just remove the cap and pour. – Lockable lid prevents access by animals.Width 65cm (251/2), depth 51.5cm (201/4), height 77.5cm (301/2). Weight 8.6kg (19 lbs). PLEASE NOTE: This item is only available in BLACK at present. We apologise for any inconvenience or disappointment this may cause..

Earthmaker Compost Bin
 £159.99
A unique three chamber compost bin which uses gravity rather than hard labour to produce a great compost, allowing a continuous input of kitchen and garden waste in the top and providing a continuous source of compost from the bottom. Just slide out the removable floor of the top chamber every month or so and the contents tumble into the middle chamber, becoming mixed and aerated in the process, before maturing in the bottom chamber. It’s compact, odour-free, has a push-on door at the front and comes with an integrally stored ‘push-pull’ tool. Ideal for all ages and levels of mobility. Can digest 1000-1500kg of waste per year, and provide 20-30 litres of compost every month! Diameter 78cm (31), height 113cm (3’8); opening size 41cm (16) wide, 32cm (13) high..

Wooden Compost Bin and Module
 £169.98
We were impressed by the design of these modular compost bins; they incorporate a host of features for keen composters. Can be assembled in minutes, no nails, screws or holes to dig. 573 litres (20 cu. ft.) capacity per module. Wood provides good insulation, allowing the compost to ‘breathe’, the timber is from managed forest and treated with non-toxic preservative. Supplied with 8-page guide booklet.You can start with one, but we recommend two (Bin & Module) to get the benefit of being able to turn the heap from one bin to the other. And when you’ve seen how well they work, you can add extra modules in the future. Size 91cm (3′) square by 68cm (27) high. (Comprises Wooden Compost Bin – 4 posts & 20 panels; Module – 2 posts & 15 panels.).

Aerobin
 £259.99
The Aerobin uses a patented lungR within an insulated bin to promote quick and efficient aerobic breakdown of organic matter (this aerobic process helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions). And it’s so easy to use – just open the lid, drop in organic waste and close. After a very short time, without any turning, it will become top quality compost that can be accessed from both sides as and when you need it, together with an invaluable liquid fertiliser that can be accessed via a tap at the base. Thermal insulation stabilises temperature, which is beneficial to microbial action year round, and the modern design is also vermin and pet resistant. Easy to assemble. All materials used are recyclable. 74cm (29) x 74cm (29) x 120cm (4′) high. Capacity 400 litres. Please allow up to 14 days for delivery..