home compost

Question

I added my compost to my vegetable garden and it was not completely composted. It was very black but with material in it. It seemed to create a mass of weeds. How long or what should compost look like before adding to garden?

Answer 1

It sounds like your compost was not completely "cooked." As the various levels of the compost decompose, heat is produced. This is what kills the weed seeds. Compost is great stuff -- here's some more information on making it. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/compost-for-organic-gardens.htm