Can the Compost Pile Catch Fire?
Despite the high temperatures that develop in a compost pile, the pile will only ignite if the hot zone is next to a dry zone. So, it is important to keep the pile mixed and at the proper moisture level (50 per cent). Putting Compost to Use After you have successfully produced compost, you need to think about what you will do with it. In many cases, compost is a more attractive product than raw manure, making it easier to give away or sell to others if you cannot use it yourself. Properly prepared compost has many uses: • Soil Amendment. Although compost contains nutrients, its greatest benefit is in improving soil characteristics. Composted horse manure can be used to increase the organic matter content and the water and nutrient-holding capacity of sandy and heavy clay soils. • Growth Media. Finished compost can be used by plant nurseries as potting soil and is an excellent media for the production of mushrooms and fish worms. • Mulch. Compost can be a valuable mulching material for
