How to Compost Whole Fish Without Smell or Animal Pressure

[@garywillow6578]

Giving thanks to the fish that gave up there life force. Very cool karma gardening.

[@nigelpalmer3439]

We have so many resources around us that go to waste. It is easy to see them and be grateful once we look. Close the waste gaps!

[@prattcreekart]

nice. have your book and recently made egg shell amendment

[@sandeepshetty5642]

That looks amazing. So the only thing that stops animals from digging into the heap and getting the fish, is because of the gypsum salt?

[@nigelpalmer3439]

The raccoons do not like that rock dust with their fish. They dig up one, try it and leave it. After that the pile is untouched.

[@woodbinevilla3900]

One question Nigel: do you cover your compost heap once you have layered it & watered it, or do you leave it open to the elements?

[@nigelpalmer3439]

I cover it with hay.

[@littlenugs9942]

@@nigelpalmer3439 I have a question if you would be so kindly to answer: Why no green waste? Do you not want the pile to heat up? It's my understanding (I'm totally green at this) that we need the nitrogen to get it to cook. Am I wrong?

[@nigelpalmer3439]

@@littlenugs9942 I certainly do use green waste as well. This example was just about whole fish.

[@littlenugs9942]

@@nigelpalmer3439 ty for clearing that up for me. I am going to try and build my first pile soon. Bad timing being the end of the season and fall coming.

[@anteeres205]

You put in compost fish,organic materials and what kind of materials are those two more? Where i can order book in Europe? Thanks

[@nigelpalmer3439]

Rock dusts for clay and minerals, IMO 4 for biology. Book is available in English, German and Italian. Check out my website for details. www.nigel-palmer.com/ in the book tab.

[@ElGringoLocoOficial]

Where do you buy the stuff you add in? Rock dust etc.

[@nigelpalmer3439]

Many sources, local quarries, fisherman, back yard.... I purchase nothing at a conventional store. There is so much available for free.

[@patmurphy8774]

Hi. I have your book and am excited to use your methods. However I discovered Asian Jumping Worms in my gardens. There is research being conducted but no "cure" has been found. Seems hopeless to amend the gardens when these monsters deplete the soil. I'm anxious to see what the permaculture and regenerative folks come up with for a possible solution. Any thoughts? I'm in NH.

[@nigelpalmer3439]

We recently found these worms in our gardens. Their effects are far from clear at this point. In the end their excrement and bodies remain in the soil solution further contributing to mineral decomposition. I have not changed my amendment strategies because of them.

[@GreenValleyBerryFarm]

How can I compost Okara on a large scale without the smell? Please HElP

[@nigelpalmer3439]

Smells indicate anaerobic decomposition. Add a layer of small sticks to allow air into pile. These also contain fungal sources which will help decomposition. A brown material of crushed leaves are a winner. Add gypsum and some soil as well. Does this help?

[@GreenValleyBerryFarm]

@@nigelpalmer3439 thank you. I will keep you updated. Your help is greatly appreciated

[@MarcMallary]

That's an awesome compost pile if the hay has no herbacides sprayed on it.

[@nigelpalmer3439]

Clean hay only. Many farmers can't afford herbicides.

[@zachyates8440]

You should write the name of your book in the description.

[@nigelpalmer3439]

Good Idea Zach, will make the change. I am not much of a marketer. I'll take all the help I can get to get these important ideas to folks that want to use them.