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Finished Compost Guide: How to Tell When Your Compost is Ready

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The UpBeet Gardener

The UpBeet Gardener

Күн бұрын

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@user-mz1gl6wc2o
@user-mz1gl6wc2o Ай бұрын
Love your videos! ❤❤❤❤
@TheUpBeetGardener
@TheUpBeetGardener Ай бұрын
Glad you like them! Happy gardening!
@brianseybert192
@brianseybert192 Ай бұрын
Really nice video, a lot of really good tips.. I do hot compost, after flipping multiple times, I stop flipping when the compost does not go above ambient temperatures. I then do a final flip and add small amounts of partially decomposed leaves or local forest floor litter to add more of a fungal component to the finished compost An important element of making a high quality compost is to let it rest. For potting mixes and teas at least 4 months, as a soil amendment at least a month or two. I go a step further and check the compost under the microscope, I know exactly how much biology I am adding to my soil. Stay Well!!!
@TheUpBeetGardener
@TheUpBeetGardener Ай бұрын
I stopped turning compost when it reaches ambient temperature as well, sometimes before. I like the idea of adding bits of leaves or what we call Alder duff, the small bits of soil plus leaf mold that collects underneath the alder trees. My best compost batches are the ones that I just let sit for a while. I guess it’s like making good wine or sourdough. Rest is best. Thank you for your comments, as I enjoy connecting with compost “chefs” Have a great rest of your week. Happy gardening from Kodiak, Alaska.
@lifewithkrista2
@lifewithkrista2 Ай бұрын
Lovely video! I just started my own compost piles and was wondering when and if it's safe to use.
@TheUpBeetGardener
@TheUpBeetGardener Ай бұрын
Oh, good. I'm glad it helped. Check out the videos in the description -- especially the one about turning your compost -- it's sooooo important for keeping your compost working and not turning into a stinky, chunky mess!
@glennhanna244
@glennhanna244 Ай бұрын
The compost I made over the past 8 months have a lot of last year's tomato and zucchini sprouting up new plants all over my garden ha. I had hoped seeds would have cooked, but they survived. I don't have a thermometer but I don't think my compost ever got real hot.
@TheUpBeetGardener
@TheUpBeetGardener 29 күн бұрын
Until I started using a compost thermometer 🌡️ I was pretty much guessing and had potatoes 🥔 and nasturtium plants sprouting Not any more! 😉
@Niquew_
@Niquew_ 4 күн бұрын
Hi, I loved your quick and easy tutorial. I was wondering if I am doing in home composting on a smaller scale, what are some smaller thermometers and tips for apartment composting?
@TheUpBeetGardener
@TheUpBeetGardener 4 күн бұрын
So I can give you the best answer possible, what capacity are you composting? Is it in a tub, a 5 gallon bucket, is it done outdoors at all? As for thermometers, they do come in various stem lengths.
@Niquew_
@Niquew_ 4 күн бұрын
@@TheUpBeetGardener a 5gallon bucket and it will be inside, it is fall season and not sure if I am able to put it out in the winter/fall season
@PlasBachGarden
@PlasBachGarden Ай бұрын
That does look like good compost!
@TheUpBeetGardener
@TheUpBeetGardener Ай бұрын
Thanks -- I just mixed it today with some ocean-shredded kelp and leaf mulch and placed around the garden for a summer fee. Happy gardening and thank you for your comment.
@PlasBachGarden
@PlasBachGarden Ай бұрын
@@TheUpBeetGardener The plants will thank you for it!
@TheUpBeetGardener
@TheUpBeetGardener Ай бұрын
@@PlasBachGarden -- Think they're smiling? I hope so!
@PlasBachGarden
@PlasBachGarden Ай бұрын
@@TheUpBeetGardener 😊❤
@Fnu-ex1tc
@Fnu-ex1tc 25 күн бұрын
Following the same concept. I put all my compostable materials inside a 32 gallon trash can with lid and it seemed to speed up the process. Drill holes along the side for aeration and holes at the bottom for drainage. It keeps pest and cats out of my pile and the pile remaina hot/hotter conaistently.
@TheUpBeetGardener
@TheUpBeetGardener 22 күн бұрын
Do you need to aerate it more?
@lksf9820
@lksf9820 Ай бұрын
It's far more simple than that: Does it resemble what went in? If the answer is no then it's ready. It took me a lot less than 35yrs to come to that conclusion.
@TheUpBeetGardener
@TheUpBeetGardener Ай бұрын
Yes, it might be that I'm a slow learner! 😆
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