Compost Pile Up To Temperature 48 Hours Post Turning - July 2023
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It was just a couple of days ago that I posted the details (and photos) of my mid-Summer emptying, turning, re-layering, amending and re-building of our compost bins . I stuck my compost thermometer in the pile about 2/3rds of the way down and after just about 24 hours, we're already up to temperature. See below for a look at the current temp showing the pile in the 'active' zone at about 110°. And climbing. That gray-shaded "hot" zone is where you want your pile, so I'll be watching to see if I was able to mix the material to the proper ratio and if I supplied enough moisture to get it really cooking. From what I've read, if you can get your compost pile up to that 160° area, you can have compost as quickly as just five-or-six weeks.