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How to Add Yeast to Compost
How to Add Yeast to Compost. Bacteria is a natural part of the composting process. Among the available options for composting is the use of yeast as an activator. Yeast is not a necessary part of composting, and there is a debate about how useful yeast is in the in composting process. While it is not necessary, Wiley Online Library shows that when...
Bacteria is a natural part of the composting process. Among the available options for composting is the use of yeast as an activator. Yeast is not a necessary part of composting, and there is a debate about how useful yeast is in the in composting process. While it is not necessary, Wiley Online Library shows that when yeast is used in composting food waste, the yeast does help bacterial growth by removing the acids that can inhibit growth.
Things You'll Need
Stick or similar item
Make the compost pile or bin as preferred. There are a variety of composting methods, ranging from a simple pile to using a bin to hold the compost. Avoid putting meat, bones, manure or inorganic materials into the pile--meat and bones take too long to break down and attract animals. Manure can carry diseases so it is best to avoid.
Sprinkle some yeast into the compost pile. The amount will differ based on the size of the compost pile. One to two teaspoons is typically enough yeast for a pile.
Stir the compost pile with a stick or something similar. This is part of the composting, and it also moves the yeast throughout the pile. Compost the material as usual. The yeast will help activate the bacteria and will eliminate acids that can potentially slow the composting process.
