http://www.kitchencompost.info/kitchen-compost/how-do-i-get-my-compost-to-get-hot-over-the-winter Begin a kitchen compost program Fri, 20 Jan 2012 02:58:59 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 http://www.kitchencompost.info/kitchen-compost/how-do-i-get-my-compost-to-get-hot-over-the-winter/comment-page-1#comment-6452 weather Sun, 07 Mar 2010 09:55:59 +0000 http://www.kitchencompost.info/kitchen-compost/how-do-i-get-my-compost-to-get-hot-over-the-winter#comment-6452 you need to turn or airate the compost pile becuase the air is what causes it to begin to break down<br><b>References : </b><br> you need to turn or airate the compost pile becuase the air is what causes it to begin to break down
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]]> http://www.kitchencompost.info/kitchen-compost/how-do-i-get-my-compost-to-get-hot-over-the-winter/comment-page-1#comment-6451 Ed Sun, 07 Mar 2010 09:49:59 +0000 http://www.kitchencompost.info/kitchen-compost/how-do-i-get-my-compost-to-get-hot-over-the-winter#comment-6451 I don't think anything except auxiliary heat or good insulation will help you. The rate of heat generation is low, and 24/7 freezing temperatures will suck it away pretty fast. If you do insulate, be sure enough air gets to it.<br><b>References : </b><br> I don’t think anything except auxiliary heat or good insulation will help you. The rate of heat generation is low, and 24/7 freezing temperatures will suck it away pretty fast. If you do insulate, be sure enough air gets to it.
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]]> http://www.kitchencompost.info/kitchen-compost/how-do-i-get-my-compost-to-get-hot-over-the-winter/comment-page-1#comment-6450 mannymalistic Sun, 07 Mar 2010 09:14:59 +0000 http://www.kitchencompost.info/kitchen-compost/how-do-i-get-my-compost-to-get-hot-over-the-winter#comment-6450 The heat at the center of the pile is a function of bacterial decomposition activity. As long as there is stuff to break down, the heat continues. Air is also vital to supporting decomposition so regular turning to aerate is crucial as well as the proper moisture level.<br><b>References : </b><br>Long time gardener The heat at the center of the pile is a function of bacterial decomposition activity. As long as there is stuff to break down, the heat continues. Air is also vital to supporting decomposition so regular turning to aerate is crucial as well as the proper moisture level.
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