suboss on Nostr: I've made compost like this. Gets real hot, highest temp I got 175 degrees F. Trick ...
I've made compost like this. Gets real hot, highest temp I got 175 degrees F. Trick to getting it hot I found was make sure you got enough Nitrogen from manure. Can also add comfy/nettles nitrogen source. My woodchips for some batches were abit too big. Make sure it's moist enough, so when you turn it, if its drying out add water. Try use rain water (tap water will have anti microbial chemicals). After 3 or 4 batches i had it pretty much nailed.
Also when it gets too hot 170-175 plus instead of turning, try poking holes in it from above with a broom handle, this can bring down temperature below 175 to 160 sweet spot and can give you an extra day or 2 before turning. Good luck. 👍
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