Hot compost • Produces crumbly black compost. • Bacteria breaks down organic material quickly • Fastest way to make compost. • Core temperature ranges from 113°F to 160°F.Cold compost • The pile doesn't get hot from microbial activity. • It can easily take a year or more. • Minimal effort: You don't need to turn the pile. • Produces higher volume than hot compostMy county provides free composting workshophttps://www.smcsustainability.org/compostworkshopCheck for free garden rebates at the end of