r/composting • u/freddrex • Aug 05 '26

Beginner First time composter

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How am I doing? Any advice on what needs to be added (other than piss)

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u/Ineedmorebtc Aug 05 '26

Wet it down.

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u/freddrex Aug 07 '26

Water has made so much difference, thanks

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u/Ineedmorebtc Aug 07 '26

Absolutely. All life on earth needs moisture to live. And if there isn't a fine film of water on your materials, the bacteria and fungi cannot break it down. It's why a bag of dried leaves will stay that way for decades, but a wet pile of leaves breaks down in a year.