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HANDMADE
House Blend Compost
We’ve rescued 200 tons of food redirecting it to nonprofit partners for distribution. Every inedible portion is transformed into our signature House Blend compost, which has been used and tested in multiple community gardens in Los Angeles to grow more food. Our recipe is deeply rooted in our principles.
We do not use water in the production process of our recipe
Pre-Consumer Veggies
Pre-Consumer Veggies
Pre-Consumer Veggies
Our House blend compost is HANDMADE only using pre consumer vegetables. That means no possible contaminations caused by machines and no fats, no meat, no dairy was introduced into the recipe. This means we use full vegetables that are no good to donate.
Woodchips
Pre-Consumer Veggies
Pre-Consumer Veggies
Arborists are pre appoved before droppping off wood chips loads. The compost is made of a variety of shredded local wood from a
8 miles radius.
Microbial Additive
Pre-Consumer Veggies
Microbial Additive
We add microbial activity to energize compost. This allow us to not use water in our compost. No waste of precious resources to make your favorite product.
Available sizes
Paper bag 7 Pound bag = 7 plastic bags!
Paper bag 7 Pound bag = 7 plastic bags!
Paper bag 7 Pound bag = 7 plastic bags!
Price: $16
Small Plastic 1 pound bag
Paper bag 7 Pound bag = 7 plastic bags!
Paper bag 7 Pound bag = 7 plastic bags!
Price: $4
Buy by the tote equal to 4 paper bags!
Paper bag 7 Pound bag = 7 plastic bags!
Buy by the tote equal to 4 paper bags!
Price $45
Tote is not included you must have a 55 gallon bag or a tote for transport.
Best Applications For Our Product
Soil Amendment for Gardens and Landscapes
- Improves Soil Structure: The high organic matter content (74%) helps improve soil structure by increasing its water-holding capacity, aeration, and drainage.
- Enhances Fertility: With moderate levels of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium (NPK ratio of 1.79-0.49-1.89), this compost enriches the soil, promoting healthier plant growth.
- Ideal for Vegetable and Flower Gardens: Its balanced nutrient content supports robust plant growth, particularly for vegetables and flowers.
- Enhances Water Retention: Our compost can be used as a base for potting mixes to improve water retention, especially in containers or pots.
- Nutrient Supply for Potted Plants: When blended with other materials like our Coco Coir + Perlite, offers a nutrient-rich environment for potted plants.
Remediation and Erosion Control
- Soil Remediation: The compost’s organic content and balanced fertility can be used for soil remediation, improving contaminated soils by increasing microbial activity and helping break down pollutants.
- Erosion Control: It can be applied to areas prone to erosion to stabilize the soil, especially when used in combination with other erosion control materials.
Agricultural Application
- Field Crops: With its balanced nutrient profile, the compost is suitable for improving the fertility of agricultural soils, particularly in regions where soil health needs boosting.
- Soil Conditioning: It can be mixed into agricultural fields to condition the soil and improve crop yields.
Mulching
- Best when applied on top like mulch-: When applied as a mulch, this compost will help retain soil moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature, contributing to healthier plant roots.
Raised Bed Gardens
- Enhanced Soil in Raised Beds: The compost is ideal for use in raised bed gardens, where it can help improve soil structure and provide essential nutrients for plants.
Tree and Shrub Planting
- Planting Hole Amendment: Our house Blend compost can be used for new tree planting to reduce tree mortality. It is encouraging deep root growth and overall plant health.
Herbs and Medicinal Plants (Benefiting from Nutrient-Rich Compost)
Herbs and medicinal plants will appreciate the fertility and moisture retention provided by the compost, ensuring robust growth and essential oil production.
About This Product
Benefits of the compost
Moderate to High Fertility: With a good fertility level, this compost improves the overall nutrient status of the soil, supporting healthy and thriving plants.
Increased Microbial Activity: The organic matter promotes the growth of beneficial soil microorganisms, which help break down organic material and make nutrients more available to
Ideal for a Variety of Plants: This compost supports a wide range of plants, from garden vegetables and fruits to flowers and lawns, by providing a balanced nutrient mix that encourages strong, healthy growth.
Recommendations for optimal use.
Best when applied on top like mulch-: When applied as a mulch with a 2 inch thickness, this compost will help retain soil moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature, contributing to healthier plant roots.
Make it into a Compost tea-: Mix 1 gallon pot full of compost with 5 gallons of water. For a 12 sq ft area.
Continue re applying as needed for maintenance purposes.
Environmental Benefits
- Reduces Waste: By using this compost, you are recycling organic waste, diverting it from landfills, and turning it into a valuable resource for improving soil health and supporting sustainable farming practices.
- Carbon Sequestration: Organic matter in compost helps store carbon in the soil, which contributes to mitigating climate change by reducing the amount of CO2 released into the atmosphere.
- Non-toxic and Safe for Plants: The compost has low levels of heavy metals, ensuring it is safe for plants and the environment, unlike some synthetic fertilizers that can pose risks.
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