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By graphing compost temperature over time, you can tell how far along the decomposition has progressed. A well constructed compost system will heat up to 40 or 50C within two to three days. As readily decomposable organic matter becomes depleted, the temperature begins to drop and the process slows considerably.
The usual temperature range needed for proper germination of seeds in a given soil type is about 41â° to 752 degrees Fahrenheit (5â° to 400â° Celsius.) Once the conditions are right, the plant inside starts to grow and get bigger. It pushes open the seed coat, a bit like a chick hatching out of an egg.