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.
Sorry, the correct 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". |
