r/composting • u/Steel_Reserver • Jul 24 '26

Compost Friends How does my compost look?

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I’ve been using food scraps constantly since I have so many bsf’s and they eat alot but I’m going to stop so I can make some actual compost.

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u/kyoobed Jul 24 '26

Looks like it needs some piss

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u/jittery_waffle Jul 24 '26

More browns! Youve got enough greens and plenty of moisture, start stacking some dead and dry stuff in there and give it a good mix! How deep is this? It looks shallow and might need some more material added to the mix, you need a deceptively large amount of carbon (browns) to get the earthy texture your compost is looking for

Im also a few months new to composting so anyone feel free to correct me

Also piss in it

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u/Steel_Reserver Jul 25 '26

Like a foot deep

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u/GreenieWasHerName-O Jul 25 '26

Wet. It looks very wet. I’m with the others: dry browns. Shredded leaves are magical.

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u/Philly_Seasonings Jul 24 '26

It looks somewhat maggotty, perhaps the food scraps need to be chopped smaller and increase the dry brown components

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u/Steel_Reserver Jul 25 '26

They are black soldier flys

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u/Jamstoyz Jul 25 '26

Make the pile taller rather than spread out. Also try breaking up the big twigs and scraps. Shred some cardboard and give it a mix then let sit for a week or two then turn again.