Turning a Compost Pile
Turning a compost pile is the maintenance practice of mixing the decomposing organic matter with a fork every one to two weeks. This process blends air into the pile to supply oxygen and shifts cooler outer debris into the hot interior center.
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Prep Sessions
Home Composting Fundamentals for Backyard Gardeners @ University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ch.2 Pile Care and Maintenance - Home Composting Fundamentals for Backyard Gardeners @ University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Managing Air, Water, and Heat - Home Composting Fundamentals for Backyard Gardeners @ University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Troubleshooting Pile Problems - Home Composting Fundamentals for Backyard Gardeners @ University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Learn After
Explain how turning a compost pile redistributes material between the outside and inside of the pile, and identify the tool used for this practice.
How often should a compost pile be turned as part of regular maintenance?
Turning a compost pile blends air into the material to supply oxygen.
In a compost pile, the interior center is cooler than the outer debris.
What specific form of matter makes up the compost pile during routine turning?
Explain what occurs during the maintenance practice of turning a compost pile, detailing the primary physical action taken and how this action alters the pile's internal atmosphere.