There are too many variables for us to give you an accurate answer on this that you seem to insist upon.
Unless I could quantify the exact ratios and contents of the bin, the amount of oxygen and moisture while maintaining strict control, external factors like aerating and to what degree the contents are mixed on a regular basis, whether it is indeed likely you can actually maintain the external temperatures you have stated as an absolute without any day / night variation, record accurately the internal temps and be prepared to act accordingly to keep them with in acceptably parameters, what microorganisms and indeed not so micro are present that aid the digestion of the organic material...
... Then I could give you a control time frame of an expected composting rate.
Temperature only plays one part of the composting process. You can not rely on this alone.
I can only assume that you are keeping it in a container with a heater on a thermostat, is that the case.
if so, I don’t think any gardeners on here would do that, its a ...put everything in, stir it up and wait for it to cook, so the short answer to your question would be.....we haven’t a clue because I don’t suppose anyone ever does it.
As for all contents sifted, I don’t understand what you mean, sieving is usually done when the compost is ready to use, I can’t imagine trying to sieve fresh vegetation.
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Gardening on the wild, windy west side of Dartmoor.
Oldcompost says (in his personal profile) that he keeps his compost bin in the greenhouse ... I don't wish to appear rude, but if I had a greenhouse I'd do something more useful with the space ... we seem to make perfectly good garden compost in the garden bins made out of old pallets.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
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Maybe because nobody knows the answer?
Just a thought.
There are too many variables for us to give you an accurate answer on this that you seem to insist upon.
Unless I could quantify the exact ratios and contents of the bin, the amount of oxygen and moisture while maintaining strict control, external factors like aerating and to what degree the contents are mixed on a regular basis, whether it is indeed likely you can actually maintain the external temperatures you have stated as an absolute without any day / night variation, record accurately the internal temps and be prepared to act accordingly to keep them with in acceptably parameters, what microorganisms and indeed not so micro are present that aid the digestion of the organic material...
... Then I could give you a control time frame of an expected composting rate.
Temperature only plays one part of the composting process. You can not rely on this alone.
I can only assume that you are keeping it in a container with a heater on a thermostat, is that the case.
if so, I don’t think any gardeners on here would do that, its a ...put everything in, stir it up and wait for it to cook, so the short answer to your question would be.....we haven’t a clue because I don’t suppose anyone ever does it.
As for all contents sifted, I don’t understand what you mean, sieving is usually done when the compost is ready to use, I can’t imagine trying to sieve fresh vegetation.
Last edited: 04 October 2017 08:05:06
Can I ask a supplementary question?
How long is a bit of string?
Ooo!!! You are naughty, but I like you. ??????
Another supplementary question: what is 75 degrees F. in normal, international standard system?
Twice as long as half it's length!
It’s 23.889c don’t often get that here!?
Oldcompost says (in his personal profile) that he keeps his compost bin in the greenhouse ... I don't wish to appear rude, but if I had a greenhouse I'd do something more useful with the space ... we seem to make perfectly good garden compost in the garden bins made out of old pallets.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
I'll give personal composting methods later tonight.
The 60 degrees F. is fahrenheit, I couldn't spell it or have a o symbol!