Vego Meal - More Than Just Dirt

Don't just dispose of waste, elevate it. After enjoying a delicious meal, or after tending your garden, convert scraps into "Vego Meal," the
nutrient-rich output from your composter. Whether you use this biologically active amendment to fertilize your garden, or simply toss it, its an
easy way to reduce your footprint on the earth.

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Thanks to our innovative VegoTabs, Vego Meal makes a great addition to compost bin and works wonderfully as an amendment to your garden.

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No garden? No problem! Vego Meal is great for your lawn and indoor plants as well. The Vego Kitchen Composter is a sustainable way to reduce waste.

Do More, Waste Less

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Reduce harmful greenhouse gasses by composting your food waste & avoiding the landfill.

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Vego’s composter shrinks waste by up to 90%, making your composting journey easy & mess-free.

A Mode for Every Lifestyle

Vego Mode

Express Mode

Fertilize Mode

Grass Mode

Clean Mode

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A mode exclusive to the Vego Kitchen Composter with moderate temperature processing that preserves beneficial microorganisms, creating a nutrient rich, biologically active soil amendment.

Usage: Indoor plants, outdoor plants, garden beds, planters, lawns.

Processing time: 9-24 hours

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Rapid drying and grinding mode that efficiently reduces waste volume and minimizes odors.

Usage: Indoor plants, outdoor plants, garden beds, planters, lawns.

Processing time: 2-8 hours

Quickly & efficiently produces semi-composted materials for garden use.

Usage: Indoor plants, outdoor plants, garden beds, planters, lawns.

Processing time: 9-22 hours

Uses VegoTabs (Add a new tab with each cycle)

Additional grinding speeds up biodegradation to create nutrient-rich, ready-to-use organic matter for your lawn.

Usage: Indoor plants, outdoor plants, garden beds, planters, lawns.

Processing time: 11-24 hours

Uses VegoTabs (Add a new tab with each cycle)

Adding water cleans the bucket while use without water quickly dries the bucket & internal filter.

Usage: Indoor plants, outdoor plants, garden beds, planters, lawns.

Processing time: 0.5 hours

Track Your Impact With the Vego App!

Keep track of your composter’s progress and your own carbon footprint with the Vego App!

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Track Your Impact With the Vego App!

Keep track of your composter’s progress and your own carbon footprint with the Vego App!

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Award-Winning Design

The Vego Composter is the recipient of the Red Dot & IF Design Awards, prestigious accolades that celebrate innovation and excellence in design.

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Composting Knowledge

Late Season Composting Tips for Winter

Late Season Composting Tips for Winter

Many gardeners typically tuck their tools away and dream of spring harvest as the first frost of winter settles. But what if I told you that winter is actually the ideal time to keep your composting game strong?  Composting in the fall and winter brings a few known benefits. First, composting in the colder months helps to insulate the soil and protect it from harsh temperatures. It also helps break down remaining summer crops, and prepare your soil for the spring planting season. With a few tweaks and proven tactics, you can ensure your compost pile continues to thrive all the way through winter.   Pick the Right Spot Take time to consider the location of your compost pile if you haven't already. It should be in a spot with good sun access during the day, ideally. Exposure to sun helps keep the pile warmer and encourages microbial activity, even in the colder months. Otherwise, your compost pile may freeze up and this will slow down decomposition significantly.  Insulate Your Compost  Insulating your compost can help maintain heat, similar to how a blanket keeps you warm. Straw bales, cardboard, or even old blankets can be used to wrap the pile. This helps trap heat generated by microbial activity within, keeping your compost on top form through winter. Also, remember to keep your compost covered to help retain heat and moisture in the cold weather. This will ensure that the decomposition process continues and stays active.  Cut and Shred Whether it’s brown or green, take the time to cut or shred materials before adding them to your compost. Smaller pieces decompose faster, which is crucial under cold temperatures when decomposition slows. For example, instead of using the whole pumpkin after your Halloween festivities, cut them into smaller bits. This will ensure they break down more efficiently.  Balance is Key Maintaining carbon-to-nitrogen ratio is crucial for a good winter compost. Aim for a balanced mix of browns like leaves or straws, and greens like grass clippings or kitchen scraps. A good rule of thumb is to use three parts brown to one part green. This will encourage decomposition and minimize odors, which can be more noticeable under low temperatures.  Turn It Less Regular turning helps aerate the pile and speeds up decomposition in warmer months. However, cold weather can make turning a chore—and it is actually not as necessary. If your compost is well maintained, you can actually leave it alone for long periods of time. Just be sure to check it occasionally to make sure it’s not frozen solid. Maintain Moisture Levels Your compost can still dry out even in the cold. Winter dry spells can make your pile crusty and hard. If your compost feels too dry, add some water to keep it moist enough, but not soggy. Your compost pile needs adequate hydration for the microbes to do their work! Incorporate Winter Materials While winter is known to be a dormant season, it also provides gardeners with some unique composting materials. Fallen leaves, small branches, and even pine cones can be great additions to your pile. These help to aerate the pile when mixed in, and contribute much needed carbon, too. You can also gather up kitchen scraps like vegetable peels to keep your compost active in the cold. Plan for Next Season While winter gardening is all about keeping things active, it’s also a time to plan ahead with your composting. You can start thinking about what you want to grow in your garden next spring, and a list of what materials you might want to add to your compost for optimal results.  Winter composting might seem difficult at first, but with these tips, you’ll find it’s actually manageable—and rewarding too! As you maintain your compost through the winter months, you’ll be setting yourself up for spring gardening success. So dust off your gloves, and give your compost some love this winter! 

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So You’ve Got Some Compost？Now What?

So You’ve Got Some Compost？Now What?

Fellow gardeners, you will likely agree with me - watching your kitchen scraps transform into rich, dark compost is truly satisfying! Composting is a truly rewarding gardening activity. But once you have finished composting, what’s next? Well, the possibilities are almost endless. Let’s explore some recommended and effective ways to put your nutrient-packed compost to good use in the garden.  Soil Amendment First and foremost, one of the simplest and most obvious ways to use your compost is as a soil amendment. Adding some compost into your garden beds improves soil structure, boosts nutrient content, and improves drainage. You can work wonders for your garden just by mixing your compost into the top layer of your soil.  When planting new flowers or shrubs, dig a hole in the soil and mix in some compost to give your plants a nutrient-rich boost.    Mulch If you want to conserve more moisture and suppress weeds, consider using your compost as mulch. This happens when you add compost around your plants or veggies - it will gradually break down, releasing nutrients to the soil while sealing in moisture.   Top Dressing for Lawns Consider using your finished compost as a top dressing if you have a lawn. Simply apply a thin layer over your grass. This will help boost water retention, and provide nutrition to your lawn over time. Your compost can suppress weeds, too! . The ideal time to do this is in early spring, when the grass is reawakened from winter dormancy. Your lawn will look amazing and stay vibrant all season long! Container Gardening For those of you who are fans of container gardening, finished compost can also be a great addition to your potting mix. Combine potting soil with compost to create a nutrient-rich environment for plant growth. This also improves aeration, drainage, and provides essential nutrients for your potted plants. Tip: For best results, use a mix of one part compost to three parts potting soil. This is especially good for growing veggies or flowering plants! Compost Tea Consider making compost tea if you're looking to use liquid fertilizer. Simply place your finished compost in water for a couple of days, then strain it. The result is a  nutrient-rich liquid that can be used to water your plants, for a regular nutrient boost. Your plants will thrive with this added fertilizer. Seed Starting Mix Your finished compost can also be used in seed starting mixes. Mixing compost with perlite or vermiculite creates a light, airy medium that encourages seedling growth. To start your seedlings, apply a 1:1 mix of compost and perlite. This mix will promote strong growth for your young plants.  Improving Flower Beds Flower beds and garden beds can really benefit from some added compost. It nourishes the plants and encourages the presence of beneficial microorganisms in the soil as well. Apply a thin layer of compost around your flowers in the spring or fall, and watch them thrive throughout the season. Compost is also great for planting fruit trees - just mix it into the backfill soil. This will give your fruit trees a nutrient-rich environment to establish their roots. Using finished compost is one of the best ways to enhance your garden’s health and improve harvest. Applying compost regularly will not only support your plants, but also promotes a sustainable gardening lifestyle. So, there you have it, fellow gardeners. Get creative and start using your compost in your gardening routine. Your plants will thank you for it! 

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Household Items You Can Compost

Household Items You Can Compost

As a gardening enthusiast, I can tell you firsthand that composting is a great way to reduce waste and nourish your garden, too. You might be surprised at how many household items can be used in the compost bin. As someone who spends a great deal of time outdoors, I can assure you that composting is a great option to boost plant growth, and also a rewarding process. Let’s delve into some common items you can use in your composting journey.  Coffee Grounds and Tea Bags If you love your morning brew, you should know that used coffee grounds are an excellent addition for your compost! They add nitrogen and help balance the carbon from twigs and leaves. They also improve soil structure. Try to avoid flavored coffee grounds, as they might contain unwanted chemicals. Another good option is your tea bags, and they are mostly compostable as long as they’re made from natural fibers.  Fruit and Vegetable Scraps As you may already know, leftover fruit peels, cores, and scraps from veggies are perfect for your compost. Just think carrot tops, leftover veggies, banana peels, or apple cores. They break down quickly, adding valuable nutrients to your compost mix. Tip: Cut down large scraps into small pieces to speed up decomposition. Eggshells After cooking breakfast, don’t toss those eggshells just yet! They are a fantastic source of calcium for your garden. Rinse them off and break them into smaller pieces before adding them to your compost bin. This way, they can decompose efficiently and release essential nutrients into your soil. Nut Shells Crushed nut shells like walnuts, almonds, or pecans add texture to your compost. Nuts may take a bit longer to break down, so crush them down before adding them to your pile. You may want to skip oily nuts like peanuts, as they can attract pests. Paper Products This one might surprise you! Paper products like cardboard, old newspaper, and even paper towels can all go into your compost. They provide the carbon-rich material that balances the nitrogen-rich “greens” in your pile. Do not add anything with inks though. Hair and Fur Not many people know this one, but pet fur and human hair are also great options for your compost. They decompose a bit slower but provide a good dose of nitrogen. Just collect some hair from your brushes or your pet’s grooming leftovers.  Spices and Herbs Another great composting ingredient can be found in the kitchen - your unused spices and dried herbs. These will add a variety of nutrients and can even help repel some garden pests due to their strong aromas.  Tip: Before adding to your compost, check and ensure your herbs are not chemically treated, and your spices have not been mixed with salt or sugar. Things to Avoid There are some household items that cannot be composted. These include meat, dairy, and oily foods, as they will attract pests and create foul odors. Pet waste is also to be avoided, as these contain harmful pathogens. Synthetic materials like rubber or plastics cannot be broken down so they should be avoided too. Composting is an excellent way to transform your household waste into a nutrient-rich resource for your garden. By incorporating the aforementioned household items, you're helping to cut down on landfill waste while also enriching your soil. The key to a successful compost is balance. You should aim for a solid mix of "browns" (carbon-rich materials) and "greens" (nitrogen-rich materials like vegetable scraps). This balance will ensure you don’t have too much of one ingredient - which can throw off the entire process. All in all, composting is a rewarding journey that connects you to the cycle of life. So get out there and get your hands dirty, and watch your compost thrive! Next time you’re in the kitchen or tidying up your house, take a moment to think about what can be composted!   

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