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Storing Compost
Hello all! New to SFG, let's see how this place works!!
What is the best way to store compost for later use? I have much more than I need at the moment...
Thanks!

Thanks!
marlele78- Posts : 3
Join date : 2012-03-25
Location : Chicago, IL
Re: Storing Compost
Is it in bags or is it home made somewhere in your yard?
43 years a gardener and going strong with SFG.
https://squarefoot.forumotion.com/t3574-the-end-of-july-7-weeks-until-frost
There are certain pursuits which, if not wholly poetic and true, do at least suggest a nobler and finer relation to nature than we know. The keeping of bees, for instance. ~ Henry David Thoreau
https://squarefoot.forumotion.com/t1306-other-gardening-books
Re: Storing Compost
Plastic garbage cans. You can punch holes in it if you want but if it is completed compost there is no need. Looks neat and keeps out critters.
Re: Storing Compost
I use the original bags of my first five compost. I think Mel suggested this. Then I put it inside a trash can and remove the bags as needed when I'm not giving it away. I like to share with friends and family to get them started on their new SFG. The bags are about a third full so they are easy for me to move around.
Roseinarosecity-
Posts : 315
Join date : 2011-08-14
Location : 10a - San Gabriel Valley - Pasadena, California
Re: Storing Compost
I also so far use the original bags that the compost came in - I was careful to cut them open across the top before dumping them out, then I turned a couple inside out to re-fill with the leftover of my blended compost. That's the method Mel described in the book.
In the future, I plan to have a garbage can to store it in like Chopper does, out next to my compost pile, since I would always like to have a source of blended compost for replenishing my squares and I think it would look more permanent that way.
Roseinarosecity, that's so nice! What a neat idea.
In the future, I plan to have a garbage can to store it in like Chopper does, out next to my compost pile, since I would always like to have a source of blended compost for replenishing my squares and I think it would look more permanent that way.
Roseinarosecity, that's so nice! What a neat idea.
Homemade
Thank you all for your responses. To be more specific, the compost is homemade in barrels in the backyard. I have read that storage in plastic bags is ok but other say it is not because it does not allow any moisture into the compost. Any thoughts?
marlele78- Posts : 3
Join date : 2012-03-25
Location : Chicago, IL
Re: Storing Compost
Chopper had a good option, another would be make a bin for the finished stuff and cover it with a tarp... it'll keep for a while. 

43 years a gardener and going strong with SFG.
https://squarefoot.forumotion.com/t3574-the-end-of-july-7-weeks-until-frost
There are certain pursuits which, if not wholly poetic and true, do at least suggest a nobler and finer relation to nature than we know. The keeping of bees, for instance. ~ Henry David Thoreau
https://squarefoot.forumotion.com/t1306-other-gardening-books
Storing Homemade Compost Question
Help! I need more space to work my newest compost/mulch pile so I have to move my leftover 'use this now' compost out of the area. Can I bag it? If so, should I put holes in the bags or leave them open or not? Should I moisten the compost before storing it? And where should I store it - outside, sun, shade or in the garage? I think I could fill about five 40 dry quart bags. Don't want bigger as I need to lift them myself.
CapeCoddess- Posts : 6824
Join date : 2012-05-20
Age : 67
Location : elbow of the Cape, MA, Zone 6b/7a
Re: Storing Compost
Topics merged. More info on "extra compost/Mel's Mix" here:
https://squarefoot.forumotion.com/t5772-how-do-you-store-the-extra-compost
https://squarefoot.forumotion.com/t5772-how-do-you-store-the-extra-compost

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RoOsTeR-
Posts : 4316
Join date : 2011-10-04
Location : Colorado Front Range
Re: Storing Compost
I tried the 'tarp over two 55 gallon plastic drums. In the compost barrel the mushroom compost grew a fungus kinda whisker thingies. It went away when the sun and other ingredients mixed. The peat moss worked out fine.
Pepper-
Posts : 564
Join date : 2012-03-04
Location : Columbus, Ga
Re : Storing Compost
I have about 1/2 yard of finished compost. I added red worms, covered with cardboard and planted a squash on top. When the growing season is done. I will remove the squash, cover with a tarp and wait till spring when I will sift it.
I have a photo but can't figure out how to post it.
I have a photo but can't figure out how to post it.
Re: Storing Compost
I don't have any finsihed compost yet but should have some in a month or so. I was thinking about putting it in a garbage can with some holes in it.
The compost book I have says to leave the compost continue to finish for two mounths after it is "done". I do wonder if it would be safe to put in those bags you can get from Home Depot?
The compost book I have says to leave the compost continue to finish for two mounths after it is "done". I do wonder if it would be safe to put in those bags you can get from Home Depot?
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Posts : 815
Join date : 2011-06-21
Age : 69
Location : Washington, Pa. Zone 6a

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