When gardening, fertilizer is often useful to facilitate the growth of different plants. Rather than buying it commercially, make it yourself at home by investing in a compost bin. It comes in the form of a large box, either plastic or wooden, into which you can throw most of your organic waste. The latter will then decompose and become fertilizer thanks to fermentation. You will then only have to mix the material obtained with your potting soil or the soil of your garden when you do your planting. A method that is both natural, economical, but also ecological since you will reduce your amount of household waste thrown away consistently. Discover our selection and find the compost bin that will meet your needs.
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Composter, Garantia
ManoMano
€127.99
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Leroy Merlin
€129.00
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Cdiscount
€135.95
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Conforama
€169.90
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Fnac
€169.90
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Designed in polypropylene, this Garantia composter has a wood appearance while maintaining the strength of its material. It is made of France and has a capacity of 600 liters. This composter is equipped with a 2-part lid that facilitates its filling. A pest control grid is also present to prevent rodents from entering. On the other hand, the assembly is quite complex.
- Capacity of 600 liters
- Made in France
- Pest control grid
- 2-part lid
- Aeration system
- Polypropylene
- Complex assembly
Composter, Alto Forestyl
Castorama
€77.50
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Rakuten
€77.50
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DIY market
€89.99
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Bricorama
€89.99
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This Alto composter from Forestyl has a capacity of 95 liters, which is very suitable for a couple or a family up to 4 people. It is made of pine wood that comes from FSC certified forests and therefore environmentally friendly. Its design is nice and it comes with a very clear assembly manual. Two hatches are present, one to put the waste and the other to recover the compost.
- FSC certified pine wood
- Clear assembly instructions
- Design
- 2 hatches
Composter, Earth Garden
Amazon
€50.19
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Leroy Merlin
€50.19
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ManoMano
€54.99
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Cdiscount
€54.99
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Recycle your organic waste using this composter signed Terre Jardin. It is made of polypropylene and plastic, which makes it rot-proof. This composter is very resistant and can hold up to 300 liters of compost. It has a compost recovery hatch, as well as vents on each side to prevent mold. Too bad the top lid doesn't hold any better.
- Capacity of 300 liters
- Imputrescible
- Resistant
- Recovery hatch
- Aerations on each side
- Holding the lid
Garden composter, Outsunny
Cdiscount
€116.90
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Get homemade fertilizer for your plantings with this Outsunny garden composter. It is made of polypropylene laid on a steel base and consists of two chambers of 130 liters. Two sliding hatches allow it to be filled and emptied. This composter rotates on itself 360 ° in order to brew the compost present. Good aeration is carried out thanks to the 24 vents.
- Double room 130 liters
- Steel and polypropylene
- 2 sliding hatches
- 360° rotatable
- Good ventilation
- Easy assembly
Drum composter, VidaXL
ManoMano
€70.99
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Fnac
€70.99
VOIR
Cdiscount
70,99 €
VOIR
VidaXL
70,99 €
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Amazon
€70.99
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Easily stir your fertilizer in the making in this drum composter of the brand VidaXL which has a tumbling system. It is made of polypropylene and its wide opening allows you to fill it. It has good ventilation, as well as a built-in handle in order to carry it wherever you want. The capacity of this composter is however a little limited.
- Polypropylene
- Good ventilation
- Wide aperture
- Integrated handle
- Rocker system
- Small capacity
Composter 460 liters, Estwood
Leroy Merlin
€149.90
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With a beautiful capacity of 460 liters, this Estwood composter is ideal if you have a large garden and need a lot of fertilizer for your plantings. It is made from wood from FSC-certified forests. The assembly of this composter is fast and simple, ditto for its use. A beautiful model, with a substantial price.
- Large capacity
- FSC certified wood
- Easy assembly
- Easy to use
- Price
Where to place your composter in the garden?
If a composter is very easy to use, it is enough to fill it and stir the mixture from time to time, it is however necessary to choose its location carefully, for several reasons. First of all, smells. We have all left fruit or vegetable peelings in the trash for a little too long and smelled unpleasant scents when they decompose. Well it's the same with compost, but potentially worse because the waste has been there for weeks, even months. It is therefore better to place your bin in a secluded corner, a little set back from your garden furniture, otherwise, you may not appreciate summer barbecues less. Your bin should not be in direct sunlight, but it should not be completely shaded either. Choose a place where it will be exposed differently depending on the time of day. Finally, avoid areas too subject to the wind that could dry out your compost, but also spread its smell throughout your garden, even if it is large.
What waste should be put in the compost?
A lot of waste can be put in compost, but there are some exceptions. Let's see the list of those you can throw in, and those that shouldn't.
Waste to put in the compost:
- Fruit and vegetable peelings;
- Cheese rinds;
- Spoiled or expired food, without its packaging;
- Stale bread;
- Coffee grounds and paper filters;
- Eggshells and walnut shells;
- Faded flowers and green plants;
- Paper towels and handkerchiefs;
- Sawdust and wood chips.
some of which in smaller quantities:
- Meat and fish waste;
- Crustacean shells;
- Spoiled dairy products;
- Frying oil.
Waste not to put in compost:
- Fruit and vegetable labels;
- The sweeps of the house and contents of the vacuum cleaners;
- Polystyrene;
- Large bones and hard shells;
- Coal ash.
So check well before filling your compost bin so as not to put prohibited elements that could alter it.
When should the composter be emptied?
Making compost doesn't happen overnight. The fermentation of organic waste takes time and you have to be patient before getting a fertilizer that can be used in your plants. Indeed, you will need between 7 and 9 months to obtain an effective compost. During this period, you will need to brew the waste from time to time, on average every 2 months. This makes it possible to mix the different layers of the compost so that the result is homogeneous and all the elements are broken down in the same way. You can do it by hand, with gloves so as not to get dirty, or with a shovel.