2 first hot composts.
The left one is the first, mixed twigs and reed stalks with grass clippings. Slow composting due to the stalks.
The one on the right is the 2nd attempts. Didn't mix well enough, now I have moist mats of grass clippings and moss (from verticulting the lawn) and dry spots at the same time. It got way too hot (77°C) before the first turn.
Both seem to not go as fast as hoped. So we will be stuck together for a while an I am going to look like Schwarzenegger (early version of him) until they are done.
Damn, the mixing thing is such a shame. But I've learned my lesson. Next time I'll be mixing like a mad man.
by Ok-Tale-4197
6 Comments
awesome bins. What are those panels called?
But did you pee on them after?
Yeah that first pile is gonna with you for a while lol. With all those large sticks, you should maybe look into fungal composting for that one instead of trying to hot compost it. Also benefit that you wouldn’t have to turn it really.
Never skip a turning day. 💪
That one guy on here who has one large bin and breaks it down weekly.
Can you prevent the need to turn by adding pipes to provide fresh air?