Compost FAQ:
1. 🌱 What can I compost?
You can compost fruit peels, veggie scraps, coffee grounds, tea bags,
crushed eggshells, cardboard, dried leaves, and more. Avoid meat, dairy,
oils, and pet waste.
2. 🗑️ Why does my compost smell bad?
Odors usually mean too much moisture or too many food scraps. Add more
dry browns like shredded paper or leaves and turn the pile for oxygen.
3. 🔄 Do I need to turn my compost?
Turning every 1–2 weeks boosts airflow and speeds decomposition.
Tumblers make this extra easy.
4. 💧 How wet should compost be?
The ideal moisture level feels like a wrung-out sponge — damp but not
dripping. Add browns if too wet, add water if too dry.
5. ⏳ How long does compost take to finish?
Depending on the method, climate, and materials, finished compost can
take 6 weeks to 6 months.
6. 🐛 Are bugs normal in compost?
Yes! Worms, beetles, springtails, and other tiny decomposers are healthy
signs your compost is active.
7. 🔥 Why is my compost not heating up?
Low heat often means not enough nitrogen (greens) or not enough volume.
Add food scraps or grass clippings and make the pile at least 3×3 ft.
8. 🌾 What’s the right mix of greens and browns?
A simple beginner ratio is 1 part greens to 2–3 parts browns. Adjust
based on smell and moisture.