**Volume:** 13 containers × 32 gallons | **Location:** Next to channel google bed site ## SETUP (30 min) - [ ] Position all 13 containers by channel google bed - [ ] Check containers for cracks - [ ] Connect water hose to house, wrap neatly to prevent kinking - [ ] Mark out 2000 sq ft area for mowing - [ ] Place vertical sticks where you shouldn't mow - [ ] Clear mowing area of debris ## COLLECTION (2-3 hours) ### Mowing Strategy - [ ] Set height to 3 inches - [ ] Use bag attachment - [ ] Mow when slightly damp (morning ideal) - [ ] Empty bag when 3/4 full - [ ] **Goal:** 1.5-2 bags per container **Pro tip:** Get second mower bag = one person mows continuously while other fills containers ### If Needed - Additional Greens - [ ] Young growth from clearing paths - [ ] Test if mower can handle the back area vegetation ## FILLING CONTAINERS (2 hours) ### Per Container Loading - [ ] Fill 65-70% with mowed material - [ ] Pack moderately (mower already chopped it fine) - [ ] Add handful of soil/compost as inoculant ### Weed Tea Experiment - [ ] Containers 1-8: Add 1 gallon weed tea each - [ ] Containers 9-13: No weed tea (control group) ### Water Addition - [ ] Fill with water to 1-2" from rim - [ ] Submerge all material with stick - [ ] Stir vigorously 30 seconds _(Math: 32 gal container - 22 gal greens = 10 gal water)_ ## FINISHING PROCESS (20 min) ### Sealing - [ ] Close lids tight - [ ] Stack or arrange however convenient ### Documentation - [ ] Photo the setup for reference - [ ] Note containers 1-8 have weed tea, 9-13 don't ## MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ### Every 3 Days - [ ] Stir each container ### Day 14 Check - [ ] Dark liquid forming - [ ] Sweet-sour silage smell - [ ] Materials breaking down - [ ] **Ready to strain and use** - [ ] Dilute 1:10 minimum before application ## QUICK TROUBLESHOOTING |Issue|Fix| |---|---| |Putrid smell|Normal for anaerobic - will mellow| |No fermentation|Check if too cold, add more weed tea| |Floating mat|Stir more often, weight down| **Total time: ~6 hours setup + 5 min every 3 days for 2 weeks**