The vertical tumbling action of the patented Tumbleweed 8 Cubic Feet Green Compost Tumbler creates an aerobic action that offers a quick and odorless form of composting. Designed with a stainless steel rod running through the middle, it also has sturdy galvanized tubular steel legs that won't rust as they provide a sturdy frame for the composter. This tumbling composter comes with complete instructions on how to make compost, along with easy-to-follow assembly instructions (see PDF link for instructions). Two vented lids at each end allow for easy filling and emptying of the bin while producing maximum aeration. Animal-resistant twist locks keep critters out. Under optimal composting conditions outdoors, a daily spin of the tumbler should result in compost in as little as 21 days.
The Tumbleweed compost tumbler was tested and recommended by members of the National Home Gardening Club. To view the responses and rankings of members from the test, click on the PDF link below.
Optional Composting Starter Kit: When you order the Tumbleweed Compost Tumbler, you have the option of purchasing a Composting Starter Kit to help you get your project off to a good start. This easy-to-use kit includes a compost thermometer to test the temperature of your compost bin, biodegradable bags to line the countertop pail (also included), one container of compost starter, and an easy-to-read composting instruction book. Click on See More Details below to learn more about each component of the Composting Starter Kit.
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Components of the optional Composting Starter Kit
Compost Thermometer
The compost thermometer is 20 inches long and is made of stainless steel with a plastic, no-fog lens. The dial tells you if your compost is doing poorly by indicating whether the temperature is too hot or just right.
Countertop Pail
The countertop pail goes in the kitchen, garage, or wherever you need it to easily add your scraps to take to your compost bin. A carbon filter is included along with a handle. The pail is made of high-density polyethylene and holds 9.6 quarts and measures 8.5L x 9W x 11H inches. This handy pail reduces the number of trips you need to take to the compost bin each week.
Bio Bags
This kit includes one box of 25 bio bags to line the inside of the counterop pail. These biodegradable bags are made with natural materials, which means they'll break down in your composter. Simply fill the bag with kitchen scraps or yard waste and toss it into your compost bin. The bags are 3 gallon in size and take 2 to 6 weeks to break down.
Compost Starter
Compost starter contains specific bacterial and fungal cultures to help speed up the process of composting your newly added material. This single bottle will cover 180 gallons of material. Just mix 1 ounce with a gallon of water and pour it over your compost. The water will spread the natural bio activator equally over the material.
How to Compost Book
To help you understand what is going on inside your compost bin, this kit also includes an easy-to-read instruction book about composting. After perusing 32 pages of helpful hints, dozens of illustrations, and useful charts, you'll be ready to make the most of your compost bin. This guide book covers the following topics: What is Compost, Benefits of Compost, Troubleshooting Chart, What Goes In My Composter, and other helpful subjects. When you use this handbook to guide you, you'll discover that composting can be easy and fun.
