It depends on what time of year you started. Compost rots much quicker
during the summer months, and may stop completely in the winter. I find it
needs to be moist but not saturated - including a bit of water with your
kitchen waste but keeping the heap protected from rain seems to give about
the right amount of moisture.
I turn the heap once - this seems to be enough. You can put un-rotted stuff
in your next heap. Mine never looks like bagged compost but seems to do the
garden good all the same.




"Jewels" wrote in message
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Hi folks,

How long does compost take to rot down to something useable on the garden.
I've been building up my compost bin for about the last 6-8 months.

Should it 'look' like the bagged compost when it is ready?


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Currently Undergoing Much Needed Restoration
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