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For example, if your compost heats up to 40 or 50C, you can deduce that the ingredients contained adequate nitrogen and moisture for rapid microbial growth. To take your temperature readings, make sure to use a probe that reaches deep into the compost.
Things You'll Need. Measure out the amount of compost soil that you need; for example, if you need 12 cups of potting soil, measure out no more than 4 cups of compost soil. Check the consistency of the compost; it should be about as damp as a wrung-out sponge.