Do THIS to your COMPOST !!

Fun with science 🙂

[@thatguychris5654]

The pipe method is good for piles that are this big or larger (3 cubic yards +). For anything smaller, dont use a pipe or the heat needed to continue the process will escape, stopping the thermophilic breakdown.

[@8oclocktomatotalk]

Thanks for the info there, Chris! My enclosures are 5 x 5, by 3 foot tall. So that’s good to know! Thanks for the comment!

[@thatguychris5654]

@8oclocktomatotalk I eyeballed your bin fairly close since you have about 2.5 yards in it. One thing I'll add here is that the higher the nitrogen content the hotter and more "steamy" the pile gets. There is no one-size-fits-all for this, folks will just have to experiment with their local biomass and see.

[@8oclocktomatotalk]

@@thatguychris5654 for sure, Chris! I’m always goofing around with my Pile seeing if I can get it dialed in. I’ve seen some folks do a pretty fast and loose approach, and seems to work out :-) but I need a turnaround of three months on this one, so hopefully it will have the right ratio. Lots of grass clippings & manure in there for sure for nitrogen!

[@robertwhite254]

A pleasure to watch, and hear your enthusiasm…gardening can be joyful!

[@8oclocktomatotalk]

Thank you, Robert! It is hard work, but brings so much joy. I appreciate the comment.

[@8oclocktomatotalk]

Yes, God is good-making those busy little bacteria 🙂And Dave, I think you could do this with half inch pipe. Just make sure your holes are big enough to let the air flow into the pipe.

[@ChrisDoughtyMusic]

Those micro buddies are listening to Boston’s “Smokin’” no doubt

[@8oclocktomatotalk]

Ha. Good one!! Boogie woogie-ing.

[@GardeningwithDave]

Love this! Do you think this can work on a smaller level with a 1/4 or 1/2 pipe? Your leaves are going to make some beautiful compost for your garden. God is good❤.

[@legendofnone3037]

Not sure if you saw the edit to the original comment, but you can. He said to just make sure the holes are big enough for the gasses to escape

[@GardeningwithDave]

@@legendofnone3037 thank you!

[@GardeningWithCoffee]

Great video 🌱

[@erbauungstutztaufgnade1875]

Yes 👍🏼

[@f.demascio1857]

It doesn't allow too much thermo-genesis loss? Cool!

[@8oclocktomatotalk]

My compost bin is large enough that it actually provides a little airflow in the middle, where it’s beneficial!

[@ITGUY-b9u]

You look old but you sound younger than me i am 21 btw 😂😂😂

[@8oclocktomatotalk]

Thank you! I feel very young in my spirit :-) I am excited about gardening. Thanks for the nice comment!

[@thomasvantichelt571]

Great way to also contaminate your garden with more microplastic

[@8oclocktomatotalk]

Good point! Something to keep in mind for sure :-)

[@thatguychris5654]

Seeing how microplastic is now found in the blood of every human alive, it's a moot point