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Composting involves the reduction of organic material to a more concentrated form of matter. It is esentially a (very) slow cooking process. The heat required to do the "cooking', requires oxygen, just like any other heating process. So the benefit of turning the compost pile is you are adding oxygen by creating separation in the layers of compost which will compact as the pile ages. A secondary benefit is you redistribute the pile so that all of the organic matter gets to be near the center at one time or the other. The center is where the heat is the most intense. By regular turning of the pile you will have better compost in the shortest possible time. However, do not turn the pile too often as that will prematurely disturb the heating/composting cycle.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 13y agoTurning compost aerates it and mixes up well rotted bacteria rich components with that vegetable material that has not yet rotted completely. This way the batch of compost will mature to be a dark, friable sweet smelling product.
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∙ 13y agoTurning insures even composting of the matter in the pile and distributes moisture.
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∙ 11y agoSo the microbes acting in it ,can aerate and decompose faster
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What is the difference between compost pile and compost pit?
A compost pile is compost in a pile or heap. a compost pit is compost in a pit or hole in the ground.
What organisms need to be a part of a compost pile?
Decomposers.
Where does the energy in a compost pile come from?
Carbon is the source of energy in a compost pile. Compost piles need to have brown and green materials, which are respectively carbon- and nitrogen-rich. Green materials provide the pile's decomposition-friendly micro-organisms with proteins.
What is the difference between a compost heap and a compost pit?
A compost heap is a pile of composting material that is in a pile on the ground. A compost pit is dug into the ground and the composting material is placed in it.
What is the method of recycling biodegradable waste?
compost pile
Where can someone find out how to build a compost pile?
Someone can find out how to build a compost pile on the website Ehow. Also one can try the websites Ask, Yahoo Answers, and wiki.answers to see how to build a compost pile.
How can you decompose leaves quickly?
Frequent turning of the pile and keeping them moistened but not wet. Rotatable compost bins speed the decomposition of dead leaves.
Why compost produce heat?
benefit of the compost pile generating heat
What is that word for food turning into compost?
Decomposition is food turning into compost.
Why are fertilizer and limestone added to a compost pile?
Adding nutrients and altering the pH are reasons for adding fertilizer and limestone to a compost pile. But if proper procedure is being followed under appropriate conditions, the compost pile needs no such supplements.
How do you compost cardboard?
tear the cardboard into small pieces and add it to your compost pile.
How does heat affect a compost pile?
Heat and Moisture break down the compost.
