In article , davout
writes
Most of the material has been in the heaps over the winter (at least 5
months) and it still hasn't rotted down much.

I sprinkled the heap with accellerant and water. What else should I be
doing?

Being patient.
You can't expect it to rot down fast in the winter (Why do we use
refrigerators?)
If things go well, you might get compost in 6 months in the summer. You
won't do it that fast in winter.


"Nick Maclaren" wrote in message
...
In article ,
Alan Gould wrote:
In article , davout
writes
I've built three compost heaps, using posts and back plastic sheeting.

Two of the heaps are now almost full - how often should I turn over the
contents?

When the contents of the heap/s have heated, then cooled, turn them once
and that should be enough.

Yes. But, if they haven't composted properly for any of the usual
reasons, correct the problem and give them another go. The only
universal rule is "whatever works is correct".


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.



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Kay
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