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Gardener clears tomato beds as compost hits 140F
Original: The tomato beds are now cleared and everything is in the compost. Compost pile is still heating up and now reads 140F /
A home gardener in New England reports clearing out tomato beds for the season, adding everything to a compost pile that has reached 140F (60C) as it breaks down. Peppers, eggplant and okra remain to be cleared. The hot pile signals strong microbial activity and well-made compost heading into the colder months.
Why now: Seasonal garden cleanup is underway and a 140F compost reading is a satisfying milestone fellow growers appreciate.
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- The tomato beds are now cleared and everything is in the compost. Compost pile is still heating up and now reads 140F / 60C. Not much left to clear, just peppers, eggplant & okra. # Gardening # Allotment # NewEngland # GYO # GrowYourOwn # Compost # Harvest · richrollgardener@toot.wales · 19
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