Growing your own compost (green manure)
By Dennis Klocek 1 min read
In this video, Dennis shows us how to create high-quality compost using fava beans and clover as green manure. The process involves macerating and shredding these plants to produce nutrient-rich soil without the need for traditional fertilizers. Discover how to tiller fava beans for better nitrogen sequestration and see simple methods used to shred and prepare the compost efficiently. His guide also covers effective planting cycles and provides insights into maintaining a fertile garden for healthier plant growth.
Dennis Klocek
Dennis Klocek, MFA, is co-founder of the Coros Institute, an internationally renowned lecturer, and teacher. He is the author of nine books, including the newly released Colors of the Soul; Esoteric Physiology and also Sacred Agriculture: The Alchemy of Biodynamics. He regularly shares his alchemical, spiritual, and scientific insights at soilsoulandspirit.com.
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Thank you Dennis and Ben!
What a beautiful green manure making.
Last Spring I planted favabeans first in my life,
I enjoyed the seeing of how fava growing.
Now you gave me new challenge.