Lessons in UrbanAg: Screen Sifting Mulch for Better Compost
Channel: Newbies Guide to Biodynamic Composting
Date: 2018-08-01

The Art of Screen Sifting with Rand Carter

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In this video, Rand explains why he sifts his mulch through a 3/8" metal mesh prior to use in a compost pile. Ideally, the pile contains 20 to 30 parts carbon (browns) to one part nitrogen (greens). 

While adding large pieces of wood chips may add air flow  to the pile, Rand prefers reducing the mulch to a much smaller particle size in order to create better decomposition overall.

Rand also explains health/safety-related advice for those interested in performing such activity. Kids, do not try this at home without the consent/permission of your guardian.