I do not know of any compost that produces such premium quality residuals; it is extremely fascinating! Today we will talk everything about lobster compost, and I would like to share this special recipe that will help you to make great compost. I had read about lobster compost and learned it from a write-up that deals with composting on a commercial level. Note that we have tried our best to inculcate techniques in the best way possible, however; lobster composting is not for all home gardeners.
But that being said, for lobster compost, the lobster body is used. I also know about many composers that utilize numerous residuals from seafood industries, forestry, and main agriculture. We have utilized the compost in the garden beds and have received amazing results. Amending the garden beds with lobster compost is an amazing option.
Lobster shells have plenty of calcium, and this is a vital nutrient for plants especially if you’re growing vegetables. A basic soil test revealed the average pH. level in the soil is 6.8, this sweetens the soil that is a tad acidic. I have read the research, that had conducted a microscopic analysis of the food web in the soil, that revealed lobster compose when applied to the soil, there is an increase in biological activity and diversity. In layman’s terms, it energizes the life present in the soil.
Let’s look at an effective and unique way of composting lobsters. For this you will require;
Lobsters
This is your first ingredient and an important one too. The shells of the lobsters are what you require. Now I have a friend who’s a chef and they utilize a lot of lobsters where they shell out and cook the flesh. Now instead of discarding the shells, I get them off her hands. The shells are high in nitrogen and food two microbes that are present in the compost pile.
You would also require culled blueberries, twigs, and leaves. Wood fiber also plays a vital role and utilized non treated saw dust and wood shavings
Set up
In this process, we begin by blending wood fiber, blueberry bush, and the shells of the lobster. It is always important to get the ratio right, it should have a good balance of nitrogen (protein and lobsters) and carbon (wood fiber and blueberry bush). This compost requires plenty of carbon. In my case, I pay for the sawdust and wood shavings. Always be sure that all these materials are well cleaned and are free of toxins.
Composting
Finally, you need an airtight composter. We add all these blended materials into the composter. The basic thumb rule for composting is, to have an adequate amount of moisture and oxygen within the materials. For this purpose, you must keep a close watch on the pile making sure that it does not dry out completely. Do not add extra water to make the pile soggy. Keep mixing the pile once in a couple of days. This will help the flow of oxygen within the pile. Get a compost thermometer and maintain a temperature of 130 degrees to 150 degrees Fahrenheit. This is extremely important for the microbes to get the job done. It will also destroy weed seeds and pathogens if present.
In three to four months, depending on the temperature conditions in your location the compost should be ready. Once it is fully ready, I recommend to let it rest for another three months, before you can use it with your garden soil.
That’s all for this article, I do hope that our insights and recipes will help you successfully compost lobster. Happy composting