{"product_id":"biolink™-compost-starter-speeds-up-composting","title":"Biolink™ Compost Starter (Speeds Up Composting) 200g","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .qps-product-page {\n    --qps-navy:#1D1D4D;\n    --qps-green:#7CAC4E;\n    --qps-berry:#DE3467;\n    --qps-leaf:#83B644;\n    --qps-lime:#DCFB50;\n    --qps-cream:#FBFAF4;\n    --qps-text:#425f4b;\n    font-family:inherit;\n    color:var(--qps-text);\n    background:var(--qps-cream);\n    border-radius:24px;\n    padding:26px;\n    border:1px solid rgba(29,29,77,.12);\n    box-shadow:0 18px 42px rgba(29,29,77,.08);\n    line-height:1.6;\n  }\n  .qps-product-page * { box-sizing:border-box; }\n  .qps-title {\n    color:var(--qps-navy);\n    font-size:34px;\n    line-height:1.1;\n    margin:0 0 14px;\n    padding-bottom:14px;\n    border-bottom:1px solid rgba(29,29,77,.28);\n  }\n  .qps-lead { font-size:16px; margin:0 0 18px; }\n  .qps-highlight {\n    background:linear-gradient(135deg,#fff,#F4F7EE);\n    border-left:5px solid var(--qps-berry);\n    border-radius:16px;\n    padding:15px;\n    margin:16px 0;\n  }\n  .qps-card-grid {\n    display:grid;\n    grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));\n    gap:10px;\n    margin:18px 0;\n  }\n  .qps-card {\n    background:#fff;\n    border:1px solid rgba(29,29,77,.08);\n    border-radius:14px;\n    padding:12px;\n  }\n  .qps-card strong, .qps-highlight strong { color:var(--qps-navy); }\n  .qps-icon {\n    width:24px;\n    height:24px;\n    border-radius:50%;\n    display:inline-flex;\n    align-items:center;\n    justify-content:center;\n    background:rgba(222,52,103,.12);\n    color:var(--qps-navy);\n    font-size:12px;\n    font-weight:900;\n    margin-right:6px;\n  }\n  .qps-detail {\n    margin-top:12px;\n    background:#fff;\n    border-radius:16px;\n    border:1px solid rgba(29,29,77,.1);\n    overflow:hidden;\n  }\n  .qps-detail summary {\n    cursor:pointer;\n    padding:14px 16px;\n    font-weight:900;\n    color:var(--qps-navy);\n    background:linear-gradient(90deg,#fff,#F4F7EE);\n    list-style:none;\n  }\n  .qps-detail summary::-webkit-details-marker { display:none; }\n  .qps-detail summary:after {\n    content:\"+\";\n    float:right;\n    color:var(--qps-berry);\n    font-size:22px;\n    line-height:1;\n  }\n  .qps-detail[open] summary:after { content:\"–\"; }\n  .qps-detail-content { padding:0 16px 16px; }\n  .qps-table {\n    width:100%;\n    border-collapse:collapse;\n    margin-top:10px;\n    font-size:14px;\n  }\n  .qps-table th, .qps-table td {\n    text-align:left;\n    padding:9px;\n    border-bottom:1px solid rgba(29,29,77,.1);\n    vertical-align:top;\n  }\n  .qps-table th { color:var(--qps-navy); }\n  .qps-tip {\n    margin-top:16px;\n    background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--qps-navy),#2d2d68);\n    color:#fff;\n    padding:16px;\n    border-radius:16px;\n  }\n  @media (max-width:700px) {\n    .qps-product-page { padding:16px; border-radius:18px; }\n    .qps-title { font-size:28px; }\n    .qps-card-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }\n    .qps-table, .qps-table tbody, .qps-table tr, .qps-table td {\n      display:block;\n      width:100%;\n    }\n    .qps-table thead { display:none; }\n    .qps-table tr {\n      padding:8px 0;\n      border-bottom:1px solid rgba(29,29,77,.12);\n    }\n    .qps-table td { border:0; padding:5px 0; }\n    .qps-table td:before {\n      content:attr(data-label);\n      display:block;\n      font-weight:900;\n      color:var(--qps-navy);\n    }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-product-page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-logo-row\" style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: nowrap; align-items: center; gap: 24px; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 0 1 300px; min-width: 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0356\/8526\/9563\/files\/biolink2023-black-300.png?v=1791838459\" alt=\"BioLink\" style=\"display: block; width: 100%; max-width: 300px; height: auto; margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 0 1 170px; min-width: 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0356\/8526\/9563\/files\/Australian-Made-Owned.png?v=1791838447\" alt=\"Australian Made and Owned\" style=\"display: block; width: 100%; max-width: 170px; height: auto; margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"qps-lead\"\u003eUnlock the full potential of your compost heap with Biolink™ Compost Starter. This powerful, granulated blend of beneficial microbes and microbial stimulants is designed to kick-start and accelerate the breakdown of organic waste materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"qps-lead\"\u003eFormulated with a rich mix of blood meal, fish meal, bone meal, and humic fulvic acid, it provides an immediate energy source for microorganisms, balancing carbon and nitrogen levels to turn your kitchen scraps and garden clippings into rich, cost-effective organic fertiliser much faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"qps-lead\"\u003eWhether managing a home garden compost pile or large-scale composting sites, Biolink™ Compost Starter supercharges microbial activity to deliver nutrient-dense compost for your plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🌿 High-Performance Compost Accelerator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBiolink™ Compost Starter features some of the highest microbial counts on the market, rapidly breaking down solid waste and converting your compost heap into a potent source of plant nutrition.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-card-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Product Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGranulated microbial compost starter\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e📦 Form\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGranulated blend of microbes \u0026amp; stimulants\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🥬 Application\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompost heaps, bins, and organic waste\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🌼 Key Function\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpeeds up decomposition \u0026amp; balances C:N ratio\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🦠 Microbial Support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHigh counts of beneficial bacteria and fungi\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🐛\u003c\/span\u003e Nutrient Rich\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoosts nitrogen, phosphorus, and calcium\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"qps-detail\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qps-icon\"\u003e🌿\u003c\/span\u003e Key Benefits\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-detail-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerates Decomposition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuickly breaks down solid waste materials, turning garden waste and manure sludge into ready-to-use compost[cite: 6].\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalances Carbon \u0026amp; Nitrogen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIngredients like blood meal provide high nitrogen to effectively balance green (nitrogen) and brown (carbon) material ratios[cite: 6].\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFosters Prolific Microbial Growth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFish meal and humic fulvic acid stimulate bacterial and fungal proliferation while buffering excess salts and toxins[cite: 6].\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCost-Effective Fertiliser Source\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransforms raw waste into a nutrient-dense, high-quality organic fertiliser for your garden[cite: 6].\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"qps-detail\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qps-icon\"\u003e🥬\u003c\/span\u003e Application Instructions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-detail-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply Biolink™ Compost Starter effectively to your compost system[cite: 6]:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"qps-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication Area\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommended Rate \u0026amp; Method\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Application Area\"\u003eCompost Heaps \u0026amp; Bins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Recommended Rate \u0026amp; Method\"\u003eSprinkle onto the compost heap and soak thoroughly with water. Use approximately 5kg for 10 tonnes of compost[cite: 6]. Ideal for large-scale sites or home garden compost piles[cite: 6].\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Application Tip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEnsure your compost pile is adequately soaked after sprinkling to activate the granulated microbes and stimulants for rapid breakdown[cite: 6].\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"qps-detail\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qps-icon\"\u003e🧪\u003c\/span\u003e Active Ingredients \u0026amp; Formulation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-detail-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowerful Active Ingredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlood Meal:\u003c\/strong\u003e High in nitrogen, stimulating microbes to break down compost and balancing the C:N ratio[cite: 6].\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFish Meal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich in phosphorus and nitrogen, allowing bacteria and fungi to multiply rapidly[cite: 6].\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBone Meal:\u003c\/strong\u003e A concentrated source of essential phosphorus and calcium[cite: 6].\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial Microbes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Specialized inoculant strains for rapid, efficient breakdown of organic waste[cite: 6].\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumic \u0026amp; Fulvic Acid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fungal stimulants and concentrated carbon sources that buffer excess salts and toxins[cite: 6].\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"qps-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Feature\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Details\"\u003eCreated by experienced agricultural families in Australia[cite: 5, 6]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Feature\"\u003eFocus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Details\"\u003eRestoring biology as the missing link in plant and soil health[cite: 5]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"qps-detail\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qps-icon\"\u003e🌿\u003c\/span\u003e The Biology-First Approach\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-detail-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgriculture and gardening don't work effectively without biology[cite: 5]. Biolink™ Compost Starter addresses this by introducing high numbers of active microbes to kick-start natural decomposition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy transforming raw waste materials into stable, biological compost, you establish a high-performance foundation for sustainable garden success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Proven Experience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeveloped by practitioners with years of hands-on agricultural experience to ensure high-quality, sustainable outcomes for growers.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"qps-detail\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qps-icon\"\u003e📦\u003c\/span\u003e Product Details \u0026amp; Manufacturer\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-detail-content\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"qps-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Detail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInformation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Product Detail\"\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Information\"\u003eBiolink™ Compost Starter (Speeds up Composting)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Product Detail\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Information\"\u003eBiolink4Plants Pty Ltd (5 Sinnott Cres, Camperdown VIC 3260)[cite: 3, 5]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Product Detail\"\u003eBusiness Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Information\"\u003eAustralian, family-owned agricultural enterprise[cite: 3, 5]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qps-tip\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🌿 QPS Growing Tip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSprinkle and soak your compost materials with Biolink™ Compost Starter to dramatically shorten composting time and yield nutrient-rich humus for your garden beds.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.qps-product-page \u003e .qps-lead:first-child img {\n  display: inline-block !important;\n  vertical-align: middle;\n  height: auto !important;\n  margin: 0 !important;\n}\n.qps-product-page \u003e .qps-lead:first-child img:first-of-type {\n  width: 55% !important;\n  max-width: 300px !important;\n}\n.qps-product-page \u003e .qps-lead:first-child img:nth-of-type(2) {\n  width: 30% !important;\n  max-width: 170px !important;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Biolink","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44474255769659,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0356\/8526\/9563\/files\/Isolatedcompoststarterpouchwithsoftshadow_5.png?v=1791859647","url":"https:\/\/www.qpseedlings.com.au\/products\/biolink%e2%84%a2-compost-starter-speeds-up-composting","provider":"Quality Plants \u0026 Seedlings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}