Compost — Composting Science & Practice Reference#

Quick-reference skill for composting methods, the science of decomposition, and practical troubleshooting.

When to Use#

• Setting up a composting system (home, farm, or municipal)
• Optimizing carbon-to-nitrogen ratios for faster decomposition
• Troubleshooting compost problems (smell, slow breakdown, pests)
• Choosing between composting methods (hot, cold, vermi, bokashi)
• Understanding the microbiology and thermophilic stages

Commands#

intro#

bash

scripts/script.sh intro

Overview of composting — what it is, why it matters, and the basic science.

ratio#

bash

scripts/script.sh ratio

Carbon-to-nitrogen ratio — the key to successful composting.

methods#

bash

scripts/script.sh methods

Composting methods — hot, cold, vermicomposting, bokashi, in-vessel.

stages#

bash

scripts/script.sh stages

Decomposition stages — mesophilic, thermophilic, cooling, curing.

materials#

bash

scripts/script.sh materials

What to compost — greens, browns, and what to avoid.

troubleshoot#

bash

scripts/script.sh troubleshoot

Troubleshooting — smells, pests, slow decomposition, wet/dry problems.

quality#

bash

scripts/script.sh quality

Compost quality assessment — maturity tests, nutrient content, application rates.

systems#

bash

scripts/script.sh systems

Composting systems — bins, tumblers, windrows, static piles, aerated systems.

help#

bash

scripts/script.sh help

version#

bash

scripts/script.sh version

Configuration#

VariableDescriptionCOMPOST_DIRData directory (default: ~/.compost/)

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