When is my compost ready?

How can you tell when compost is good to use? What does "ready" mean?

You can spread compost when it's not fully decomposed. In fact that's often better because it then acts as a surface mulch, while continuing to decompose and feed soil life.
Plus, if you wait too long, it shrinks in volume, and you have less!

This advice is based around no dig gardening. You simply spread compost on top, without sieving. Just break up any lumps as you spread it, using a manure fork. Spread compost at any time of year, best in late autumn at 2-3cm depth, spring is good too.

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Видео When is my compost ready? канала Charles Dowding