When is compost ready?
I add to my cubic yard sized compost bin for a year, then I let it sit for a year. At that point, I scrape away the top layer and underneath is a bunch of the earthy, crumbly stuff- it’s awesome!
How do you know when it’s ready?
Here’s a few thoughts:
-The longer you let compost sit, the further it will break down.
-Remove any bits that don’t belong, such as produce labels or bits of plastic that made their way in.
-Toss any unfinished organic materials in your next compost pile.
-It should smell earthy (good!).
-The particle size is up to you- sift and screen it down to the size you want… my screen is about 1/2″ spacing.