Heat Treated Not Fully Cooked

Composting - Simple Steps for Starting at Home - SCDHEC

The pile has an ammonia smell. There is too much nitrogen or not enough air. Add browns and turn the pile. The pile isn’t decomposing quickly enough or isn’t producing enough heat. The pile is too small. Mix new ingredients into the pile. The material is too dry. Add water and turn the pile. The pile needs nitrogen. Add greens. The pile ...

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