Rapid Kitchen Compost as a Growing Media

Authors

Rebecca Kerr, Brigham Young University - ProvoFollow
Shannon V. Nelson, Brigham Young University - Provo
Bryan G. Hopkins, Brigham Young University - ProvoFollow

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Keywords

compost, soil health, food waste, plant nutrition

Abstract

ReencleTM composters decompose most food waste within 24 hours (~90% reduction).

Compost can be an excellent source of nutrients for plants and improve soil structure and water retention.

Objective: Determine the effectiveness of kitchen compost as a soil amendment for growing lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.), and Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.).

BYU ScholarsArchive Citation

Kerr, Rebecca; Nelson, Shannon V.; and Hopkins, Bryan G., "Rapid Kitchen Compost as a Growing Media" (2026). Library/Life Sciences Undergraduate Poster Competition 2026. 16.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/library_studentposters_2026/16

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

2026-03-26

Language

English

College

Life Sciences

Department

Plant and Wildlife Sciences

University Standing at Time of Publication

Senior

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