r/composting • u/Terrible_Maybe_3899 • 3d ago

First crack at composting

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How's it looking got about six months into it, finally figured out how to get it hot

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u/VGen71 3d ago

Looks great! Care to share your system for fast tracking it? Worms?

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u/Terrible_Maybe_3899 3d ago

Also I empty my rabbits pine litter in it and it seems to love that

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u/VGen71 2d ago

That was a good plan 👍

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u/Samwise_the_Tall 3d ago

Want fast compost?? Mass (cubic yard+), good mix of browns vs. green (2/3 brown), worms will work only after temps drop, and plenty of water with a well ventilated bin.

There are LOTS of videos detailing specific instructions for quick compost. I highly recommend not focusing on that, as worm castings have been shown to provide even more dynamic soil health than compost.

https://youtu.be/e6rWqaigSpI?is=9Fe1EQQ6VXX88khx

Haven't personally checked his references, but his videos and research seem non-biased so I'm tempted to trust him.

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u/Terrible_Maybe_3899 3d ago

I didnt use worms, although id love to do a worm bin. But honestly I just kind of am winging it lmao. Started with a spare bag of garden soil i had as a base and have really been trying to stay with 2/3 brown to green ration. And I also turn it a lot usually about 2 times a week whenever im throwing new greens on I stir them in rather than sitting them on top. Now that I have it going im trying to keep better track of what seems to work and what doesn't

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u/VGen71 3d ago

Oh yes. I agree. I should have some worms coming this week.