You should go out to your Tumbler about three or four times
per week to check the moisture, the smell of the materials, and
to turn the drum. You will likely be out there that many times
to add materials anyway, so it is a perfect time to check its
progress and give it four to five easy spins.
The materials should be moist enough that they clump togeth-
er when you squeeze them. If they are not you need to add a
little water. If you squeeze them and water comes out, your
materials are too moist and you should add some brown mate-
rial. Additionally, if the unit has a foul smell to it, similar to
ammonia, then you have too much green material and need to
add some more brown.
The Back Porch ComposTumbler is specially designed to
ensure the proper mixing of materials and air. You should give
your unit four to five easy spins at least three times a week to
keep the materials mixed. This will keep the composting
process moving. The best time to do this is after you add mate-
rials and check the moisture and smell. This way you can do
everything you need to do in one trip which makes using this
unit even more convenient than other methods.
Always make sure that when you are done turning the unit the
aerator is facing down and the door is at the top of the unit.
This will allow any excess moisture to drain out through the
bottom and will help you prevent getting odors in the unit.
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• Put your fingers into the deep grooves
• Push down with your bottom hand
• Use your top hand to give the drum
turning momentum
• Turn it about 5 complete revolutions
at least 3–4 times a week
• Be sure the aerator is facing down and
the door is on the top when finished turning
Turning Your Back Porch
ComposTumbler
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Hint, you can collect any excess moisture that drains out of the unit
and dilute it with 10 parts water to 1 part liquid and have a wonder-
ful fertilizer for your plants-we like to call it compost tea!
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