When Is "Compost" Ready To Use?
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The composting process can take from two months to two years, depending on the materials used and the effort involved. To accelerate the process, the pile must be a balance between wet and dry material, turn it frequently and make sure the waste is shredded or in small pieces.
Compost is ready to be used when it is dark in colour, crumbly and has an "earthy" smell. You can sift the compost to eliminate material that has not yet finished composting. Return this back to the pile to complete its transformation into humus.
