I have about 4x4 compost pile started last May, using pallets. I think I may have had too much nitrogen and my pile never heated up. I turned it, kept it moist and added quite a bit of carbon, but still never heated up. Every time I turned it, the middle was cold. Is there any way I can get this pile cooking now this spring? I'm concerned that some seed from last year's material will not be killed off and I don't want to add this to my garden if I'm unsure of what I'm going to get. It smells "earthy" and is decomposing nicely but I don't want the headache of seeds or disease in my garden.
I have about 4x4 compost pile started last May, using pallets. I think I may have had too much nitrogen and my pile never heated up. I turned it, kept it moist and added quite a bit of carbon, but still never heated up. Every time I turned it, the middle was cold. Is there any way I can get this pile cooking now this spring? I'm concerned that some seed from last year's material will not be killed off and I don't want to add this to my garden if I'm unsure of what I'm going to get. It smells "earthy" and is decomposing nicely but I don't want the headache of seeds or disease in my garden.