Friday, April 30, 2010

Know the Temperature of Your Compost

Preserving a high internal temperature in your compost is crucial for rapid composting. With our compost thermometer, you’ll find it easy to keep an eye on your compost's heat and thereby ensure that bacteria are working at the most favorable temperature. You’ll also save time and energy because you won’t do any unnecessary turning or tumbling of the compost!

Bacteria are responsible for breaking down food scraps, and they work most optimally at 120° to 160° Fahrenheit. These bacteria also need fresh oxygen, which is why it’s important to turn or tumble your compost, without exposing it to too much cold air. With our compost thermometer, you only turn the pile when it needs that boost of fresh air since you’ll know when the compost is cooling down.

Our thermometer will also help you avoid scalding and let you know when the compost is finished. With it's 20 inch long stem, this compost thermometer can reach deep into the compost pile and help you spot danger signs.

Benefits of our Compost Thermometer include:
· 1 3/4" easy-to-read dial
· All Stainless Steel Construction
· Very accurate (+/- 1% full scale)
· Plastic No fog lens

Visit www.BestComposters.com to order this and other helpful and time saving gardening tools!

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