Potentially stupid question but what is it? I've noticed that if an area of my compost gets hot (I usually see temps 120-160f) it'll get this white powdery look. Is it just some kind of mold or? by king_barnacle composting 4 Comments green_tree 2 months ago Probably [Actinomycetes](https://www.the-compost-gardener.com/actinomycetes.html), which is a fungi-like bacteria that does the bulk of the good composting work. GardenofOz 2 months ago Seconding actinomycetes. You’re looking at heat loving bacteria or fungi (or fungi-like bacteria). Good stuff! Alternative_Love_861 2 months ago It’s working!! Ancient-Patient-2075 2 months ago Yesss!!
green_tree 2 months ago Probably [Actinomycetes](https://www.the-compost-gardener.com/actinomycetes.html), which is a fungi-like bacteria that does the bulk of the good composting work.
GardenofOz 2 months ago Seconding actinomycetes. You’re looking at heat loving bacteria or fungi (or fungi-like bacteria). Good stuff!
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Probably [Actinomycetes](https://www.the-compost-gardener.com/actinomycetes.html), which is a fungi-like bacteria that does the bulk of the good composting work.
Seconding actinomycetes. You’re looking at heat loving bacteria or fungi (or fungi-like bacteria). Good stuff!
It’s working!!
Yesss!!