Compost Maturity Assessment Checklist
Physical Properties
Compost is dark brown in color
Crumbly, soil-like texture
No recognizable feedstock materials remain
Uniform moisture (feels damp but not wet or slimy)
Odor
Smells earthy (no foul/ammonia/rotten odors)
Temperature
Temperature is near ambient (
°C)
pH Level
pH is near neutral (6.0–8.0)
Plant Growth Test
Seeds germinate and grow normally in compost
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