Our Farm Compost is made up primarily of leaves. There are also woodchips, manure, food waste, grass, and paper lawn bags.

We do not add any chemicals in the production of our Farm Compost. Our product is tested annually and no detectable levels of chemical residues have been found to date. When organics are collected and dropped off at our site we do not accept trash or plastic.  However, we occasionally find bits of plastic in our materials that our screener was unable to sift out.

We monitor loads of yard waste that come in and refuse plastic and trash. However, some contaminants may make it through the screening process. Therefore, we cannot produce 100% pure compost or supersoil.

Our Farm Compost is a nutrient rich soil like material that is the result of decomposed organic matter that is ideal for top dressing or mixing with your
existing soil.

Supersoil is our 50%-50% blend of our Farm Compost and sandy topsoil that is ideal for direct planting or other yard applications.

We recommend that you blend Farm Compost into existing soils at a ratio of up to 50% compost to 50% existing soils. Or, you can use Farm Compost as a top dressing by applying 1-2 inches on top of your existing soil. This helps soil retain moisture and decreases the need for frequent watering while additionally preventing weed growth. We like spreading corn gluten or Preen (available at most garden centers) over the bed to prevent weeds from sprouting throughout much of the growing season. For new beds or filling in spots we recommend our pre-blended Supersoil which has a 50%-50% blend of our Farm Compost and sandy topsoil.

Our products have an average pH of 7.8.

Materials available for purchase include:

• Farm Compost
• Supersoil compost/topsoil blend
• naturally brown Wood Mulch
• hay
• straw

Please visit our Materials Available for Purchase page for detailed descriptions and pricing information.

Here are some helpful tips for coverage of Farm Compost or Supersoil.
1 cubic yard at:

1″ depth covers 324 square feet
2″ depth covers 162 square feet
3″ depth covers 108 square feet
4″ depth covers 81 square feet
5″ depth covers 64 square feet
6″ depth covers 54 square feet

Please use this link from the US Compost Council to determine how much material you may need: Compost Use Calculator

Please consult your owner’s manual for weight guidelines on any material in your truck or trailer. 1 cubic yard of Farm Compost or Supersoil weighs approximately 1800 lbs. (may be heavier when wet). Tuthill Farms and Composting is not responsible for damages to your truck or trailer.

Our Farm Compost and Supersoil are available in 40lb. bags. Approximately 40 bags make up one cubic yard. Please call for availability.