Size of cooking can and other questions.

[mjauo]

Im going to mix 50L of soil with some amendments. With the amendmets included
I will have a total of aproximately 55L. How big does the can have to be at minimum
when you are cooking supersoil? Is 60-65L going to be enough Or should I go with a
can with a size of 100L?

Also, how much watering is recommended in the beginning? Do you water little throghout the cooking
process or do you water once and let it be?
- Do you mix the soild during the cooking process? How often?
- Do you "air" the soil during the cooking process? Im going to keep a lid on so I think this is
necessary for letting som oxygen in? How often do you air, if you do?
Are there any holes in your cooking can or is it completeley closed?

Thanks

 

[mjauo]

Im going to mix 50L of soil with some amendments. With the amendmets included
I will have a total of aproximately 55L. How big does the can have to be at minimum
when you are cooking supersoil? Is 60-65L going to be enough Or should I go with a
can with a size of 100L?

Also, how much watering is recommended in the beginning? Do you water little throghout the cooking
process or do you water once and let it be?
- Do you mix the soild during the cooking process? How often?
- Do you "air" the soil during the cooking process? Im going to keep a lid on so I think this is
necessary for letting som oxygen in? How often do you air, if you do?
Are there any holes in your cooking can or is it completeley closed?

Thanks

I know some of my questions have been answered in the forum.

I´ve read that you are supposed to not mixed it during the cooking and just let it sit, this is to not disturb the "microbial life" doing its thing.
I´ve also read that the soil needs air so I will drill some hole in the can, or open the lid once in a while for a couple of minutes.

I still do not know how much to water and if the can has to be a specific minimum size compared to how much soil you have.

 

[Oriah]

as long as it holds your soil, its fine. no need for holes.

 

[mjauo]

as long as it holds your soil, its fine. no need for holes.

I bought the 100L can instead, good to have if you want to be able to mix the soil while still
in the can without spilling.

Ok so no holes you say, is not mold an issue?

 

[Oriah]

Nope. Not as long as you dont add too much water. You want your mix to be thoroughly moist, but not pooling at the bottom of your can.