About the Compost Process
At SUE Tequilana, we repurpose agave waste, converting it through a natural and carefully controlled process into nutritious compost. This cycle utilizes byproducts, maintains optimal fermentation conditions, and ensures a high-quality end result, ready to enrich the soil and promote more sustainable agriculture.
Collection of materials
- Bagasse in processing platforms.
- Vinasse in catchment lagoons.
Preparation
The bagasse is inspected to ensure it is not contaminated with other non-organic material. The vinasse is stored and aerated for more nutritious irrigation.
The Mix
- Bagasse and vinasse are mixed in the right proportion to ensure a good composting process.
- The vinasse can add moisture to the bagasse, which helps activate decomposition.
Formation of compost piles
The mixture is placed in mounds, ensuring that there is sufficient aeration to promote microbial activity.
Temperature and humidity control
- Composting is an exothermal process, so the temperature, which can reach between 50-70°C, must be monitored.
- Humidity must be controlled to prevent the material from becoming too dry or too wet, which would affect the activity of microorganisms.
Aeration and turning of the pile
- Compost piles should be turned periodically to maintain aeration and ensure uniform decomposition.
- This also allows the temperature to be reduced if necessary.
SUE Tequilana Premium Compost: Quality That Nourishes Soil
We have state-of-the-art infrastructure that includes collection ponds, bagasse processing platforms, an advanced evaporation and irrigation system, and high-tech multiprocessors. In addition, we continuously monitor pH, temperature, and moisture throughout the composting process to ensure a high-quality final product.
151,545 m³
Process capacity
54,556 tons
Of organic compost per cycle
6 Platforms
Bagasse processing
pH and nutrient monitoring:
- The pH is monitored and should be within a range of 6 to 8 to optimize microbial activity.
- The concentration of essential nutrients can also be analyzed.
Composting time
- The process can take between 2 and 4 months, depending on the conditions and the frequency of turning.
Maturation
- After primary decomposition, mature compost must rest and cure to complete the process, developing fertilizer characteristics.
