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skooltcher Lancaster, CA Feb 14, 2011

my compost is not heating up like it should be. it doesn't stink, just not breaking down very fast. it is composed of chicken manure, fall leaves and grass clippings in a big trash can. i just added some dirt to it. i turn it every 3-5 days, it has been about a 5 weeks, i don't know if it will be ready by late march, early april when i need it. any advice?

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themoonhowl Prairieville, LA(Zone 9a) Feb 15, 2011

Are you making sure that the mix stays damp? Compost needs moisture to break down. Here is some really good info on composting.

http://academics.sru.edu/MacoskeyCenter/Publications/Composting_Booklet.pdf

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flsusie New Port Richey, FL Feb 15, 2011

also needs air . poke some holes in the bag.

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Malus2006 Coon Rapids, MN(Zone 4a) Feb 18, 2011

Also poke holes in bottom of trash can for drainage - too much moisture also lead to stink and less breakdown too.

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