1. Site it wisely: Place on soil, grass, or gravel in a shaded, sheltered position (avoid paving).
2. Start with browns: Add 10–15 cm (4–6 in) of coarse carbon material — twigs, shredded cardboard, or straw.
3. Add greens: For every two buckets of kitchen or garden waste, add one bucket of browns.
4. Aerate: Use the free aerator stick every 1–2 weeks to keep oxygen flowing.
5. Use Bokashi waste: Add fermented kitchen scraps from your Bokashi Kit for faster composting.
6. Regulate airflow: Twist the lid to adjust ventilation — closed in winter, open in summer.
7. Harvest: Compost is ready after roughly 4–6 months; remove it via the two sliding hatches.

Wiggly Tip: Sprinkle a few handfuls of Complete Rot with each fresh layer of grass or kitchen waste — it balances nitrogen, boosts microbes, and keeps the heap aerobic.

At Lower Blakemere Farm in Herefordshire, we use everything from Bokashi systems to hot composting to recycle organic matter back into our soils.
Our Green Johanna + Complete Rot Bundle mirrors that same regenerative cycle: waste becomes compost, compost feeds the soil, and the soil sustains life.

By composting at home, you’re reducing methane emissions, cutting food waste, and building healthier, carbon-rich soil — all from your own back garden.

🌡️ Thermophilic Microbes: Work at 50–70 °C for rapid breakdown and sanitised compost.
⚖️ Balanced Carbon/Nitrogen Ratio: Ideal at 25–30 : 1 — mix browns and greens accordingly.
💨 Aerobic Conditions: Oxygen prevents odours and methane, maintaining sweet-smelling compost.
💧 Moisture Control: Keep contents like a wrung-out sponge — add dry material if too wet.
🌍 Climate Benefit: Hot composting one household’s food waste can save over 400 kg CO₂e annually.

✅ Add Bokashi-fermented food waste weekly for a microbial head start.
✅ Fit the Green Johanna Winter Jacket in cold weather to retain internal heat.
✅ Alternate wet greens with dry browns to keep airflow open.
✅ Check internal heat monthly with a compost thermometer.
✅ Empty compost twice yearly — spring and autumn — for the best results.

Wiggly Tip: During summer, sprinkle Lime Mix occasionally to maintain neutral pH and deter flies.

Product Specs

• Capacity: 330 litres
• Material: 100 % recycled plastic (UK-made)
• Dimensions: 800 mm L × 800 mm W × 930 mm H
• Weight: 10 kg
• Expected Lifespan: 10 years +
• Guarantee: 5 years
• Assembly: Self-assembly (sections clip together)
• Includes: Aerator stick, base plate, vented lid, two sliding access hatches
• Options:Green Johanna Hot Composter (Standard)Green Johanna Hot Composter + Complete Rot BundleGreen Johanna Winter Jacket (sold separately – recommended for cold months)
• Origin: Designed in Sweden, made in the UK
• Delivery: Direct from supplier (5 working days)