Description : How do I know if I have the proper carbon to nitrogen ratio (C:N) for fast composting?
Last Answer : Mixing roughly equal volumes of fresh "greens" (grass clippings, fresh weeds and flowers, etc. - higher in nitrogen) and dried "browns" (straw, corn stalks, fall leaves, etc. - higher in carbon) ... for tables showing the C:N ratios of different materials. 30:1 is an ideal mix for fast composting.