Colony Compost Turning Notes

Back in the day, we turned the heap every week with a pitchfork to keep it breathing. Same steady chore under any sky.

Simple Method

• Layer greens and browns, about equal parts.
• Moisten like a wrung sponge.
• Turn weekly for 4-6 weeks till crumbly and dark.

14-week cycle fits three full turns with room for settling. Works for dome scraps just like garden waste back home.

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