Sentences with phrase «aerated piles»

Temperatures in an actively managed pile must exceed 131 °F, and must continue for a length of time appropriate to the type of compost pile made (either 3 days for static aerated piles or 15 days for turned windrows).

They also added sawdust shavings and coffee grounds and aerated their piles once every three days, to provide the correct carbon - to - nitrogen ratio.

Marc has worked out a design that provides for aerating the pile, keeping it moist, collecting the heat, and insulating the pile for greater efficiency.

Not exact matches

Hopefully you will have struck a good balance of «greens» and «browns» in your bin already which will help keep the pile aerated as it settles, reducing the need to turn the pile.