r/composting • u/SpillyerBeans1 • 7d ago

Cold/Slow Compost Done ?

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Do you consider this compost to be complete? The fine wood chips don’t seem to be breaking down anymore. Thanks !

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u/Historical-Garbage51 6d ago

It’ll be fine as a top layer mulch for perennials. The better choice would be to use it as browns in the next batch of compost.

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u/Datruyugo 6d ago

This I agree with, I’d use that only as top dressing. The colour doesn’t seem quite dark enough. Maybe more browns to soak up some of the moisture.