Not to turn compost?

[Andrew]

Hi Wayman:

Yes as you say putting the outside inside is helpful in speeding up the process. Secondly aeration is a factor. Turning allows oxygen to penetrate throughout which is important as well.

Andrew

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Originally posted by Wayman

It was always my thought that the reason for turning was to allow the micro organisms that cause the heating to work their majic on all the material. Obviously, the outsides don't get a chance at action enough to cause them heating, so you turn it periodically. Is that a factor?

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