Here’s how to know when your compost is ready, from my 35 years of making compost, so you can boost your soil and avoid what happens if you use compost too early.
— LINKS —
(When available, I use affiliate links and may earn a commission!)
► REOTEMP heavy-duty compost thermometer – https://geni.us/reotemp-compost [Amazon]
► REOTEMP soil & compost tumbler thermometer (12-inch) – https://geni.us/reotemp-soil [Amazon]
► RESOURCES I USE AND RECOMMEND:
Marion’s short list of trusted tools and resources: https://gardenerscoach.com/resources/
PLANTING PALS: 21 Supportive Tip Sheets for Your Gardening Journey: https://gardenerscoach.com/guides/library/
— COMPOSTING VIDEOS —
► Best Way To Turn Your Compost – Composting Tutorial For Beginners: https://youtu.be/F8o-o-UKTNs
► RATS! 8 Top Tips to Keep Rats Out of Your Compost: https://youtu.be/u4ueFpf4TNQ
► Master Composting With These 4 Essential Tips Using Compost Thermometers
https://youtu.be/eaF3kbnx2qE
► Everyday Items You Can Compost: https://Youtu.Be/-45k0o_0ucy
► Beginner’s Guide to Composting: Alaska Expert’s 4-Step Method for Fast Results
https://youtu.be/ofCW2yKl0zE
► Beginner’s Guide to Composting: Alaska Expert’s 4-Step Method for Fast Results
https://youtu.be/ofCW2yKl0zE
► COMPOSTING Tutorial — Get Hot, Finished Compost Every Time: https://youtu.be/F8o-o-UKTNs
► The Easy Way To Turn Food Waste Into Compost: https://Youtu.Be/Jbgkyq7olwq
► How To Make Compost Fast (My Fun Time-Lapse): https://Youtu.Be/Gi1w4_Jnole
► Timestamps:
00:00 – How do you know when your compost is ready to use
00:25 – Benefits to knowing when compost is done
00:38 – Reason #1: Seed starting
00:58 – Reason #2: Transplanting seedlings
01:22 – 3 tips to know when compost is finished
01:45 – Tip #1: Pile shrinkage
03:35 – How to use a compost thermometer
03:00 – Benefits of covering your compost
03:50 – Tip #2: The Sniff Test
04:20 – Tip #3: Size of compost materials
04:50 – What does compost look like when finished?
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