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Showerthought: My compost monitor finally synced, but the data is confusing
After months of fiddling, my compost bin's sensor finally connected to the app. It's showing that my compost is too wet, which might explain the smell. Is there a simple way to balance wetness without buying more gadgets?
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faithg266mo ago
Is the compost smell really worth all that effort? @danielh81 talks about adding paper and turning it weekly, but that's a lot of hassle. My bin gets damp from food scraps and it often dries out on its own after a few days. I might poke it with a garden tool if it looks too wet, but that's it. If there's no bugs or big mess, maybe just let it sit? Compost doesn't need to be perfect.
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danielh816mo ago
My cousin in Vermont who runs a small farm swears by mixing in shredded newspaper when her compost gets soggy. She says a couple handfuls of dry leaves or cardboard bits can soak up a lot of moisture fast. Turning the pile with a pitchfork once a week lets air in and dries things out too. If it's really wet, she spreads it out in the sun for an afternoon. That usually fixes the smell without needing any extra gear, just some elbow grease lol.
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