Compost Balance & Readiness Checker
A healthy compost pile depends on the right balance of nitrogen-rich greens, carbon-rich browns, moisture, and air. This simple checker helps you fine-tune your pile and estimate when it may be ready to use in your garden.
Enter the materials you have added, how often you turn your pile, and its approximate size. You will get practical feedback you can act on immediately.
How to use this tool
- Select the approximate mix of greens and browns in your pile.
- Choose how often you turn or aerate your compost.
- Enter the approximate pile size.
Assumptions: This tool assumes an actively managed, organic compost pile with no synthetic additives. Results are estimates and may vary with climate and material size.