How long does composting take?
This depends on a number of factors, not least the time of year. As the outside temperatures increase during the spring and summer, the composting process speeds up. This is due to the increased activity of the composting microorganisms, which in turn creates heat within the compost bin. So if you start composting in spring, the process can take around three months. The process slows down in autumn and winter, as many of the microorganisms are less active due to the lower temperatures outside the bin. If you start in autumn, the process only really gets going in spring so you are looking at nine months before you can get the results. However it is important that you continue to use your compost bin during these low activity periods to provide organic material for composting during high activity periods. A lot can also depend on how often the materials are added to the bin and how you manage the composting process. A bin that contains a balance of browns and greens chopped into smaller
