When is the
compost finished?
- After 6-8 weeks.
- When the compost appears crumbly and dark and looks and smells like soil.
- When it heats up to temperatures above 131 degrees F.
You are correct! The answer is "b. When the compost appears
crumbly and dark and looks and smells like soil."
Compost is finished when it appears crumbly and dark, and looks and
smells like soil. You won't be able to recognize most of the materials that you put in at
the beginning of the process. You may screen out larger woody pieces to remove materials
that have not completely composted yet.
To learn more, see "Compost
Maturity Tests". |
