Hot compost • Produces crumbly black compost. • Bacteria breaks down organic material quickly • Fastest way to make compost. • Core temperature ranges from 113°F to 160°F.Cold compost • The pile doesn't get hot from microbial activity. • It can easily take a year or more. • Minimal effort: You don't need to turn the pile. • Produces higher volume than hot compostMy county provides free composting workshophttps://www.smcsustainability.org/compostworkshopCheck for free garden rebates at the end of

3 TIPS FOR HOT COMPOSTING Hot composting is one of my favorite ways to compost but it does require a little know how and preparation to get started. ☝️Making your bins large enough will ensure you can fill them with the right amount of material to really get it cooking and decomposing. ✌️I am ALWAYS short of materials so gathering them up when they are available is a real life changer. 3️⃣Make sure your hot compost pile can breathe. without proper airflow your pile can easily turn anaerobic, cau