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Mt. Compost
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160F! My hottest compost pile yet
Dec 29 at 6:41pmWeb
Show threadSCREAMING_SNAKE_CASEMar 20
compost is cured! a little chunky here and there but it smells really good
Show threadTxo!?Mar 20
@selfsame When compost is done it smells amazing 😊
Show threadGrendelMar 20

@selfsame
okay so I notice little bits of grass here and there. I've got that in my garden and I'm scared it will get out of control.

how do you keep grass managed?

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@grendel84 I have a stirrup hoe but in high summer the grass gets out of control and I use a hori hori to cut it out at the roots. Idk it's a constant struggle! You can also mulch paths and/or put down cardboard
Show threadThe Abominable Dr. VibesDec 29
@selfsame hot compost piles near you
Show threadGrendelDec 29

@selfsame
this right here is why you NEVER stack damp hay in a barn.

unless you took out a big insurance policy…

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@grendel84 yeah not sure the exact temperature it can combust at but it definitely happens
Show threadallisonDec 29
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composters 🤝 proctologists worried about inflammation
"How Hot's Your Pile?"
Show threada very weeny construct 💀Dec 29

@selfsame internet says to get a pile that hot you've got to keep it moist and also ensure it's got enough air... so are you turning that mountain by hand with a pitchfork? (omg) or do you have some cool compost tech to feed air and moisture into it?

or is it just kicking off like that with no extra effort on your part

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@pho4cexa I did add water as I was building the pile, but yeah a fresh pile has all the O2 it needs for a few weeks. I'm supposed to turn it a few times to cook the outer layers too and yes you use a pitchfork!