{"id":12095,"date":"2022-03-22T23:07:44","date_gmt":"2022-03-22T23:07:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/?p=12095"},"modified":"2022-03-23T21:13:23","modified_gmt":"2022-03-23T21:13:23","slug":"should-compost-be-kept-in-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/garden\/should-compost-be-kept-in-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"Should Compost be Kept in the Sun? | 8 Different Compost Systems"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Compost kept in the sun will break down faster but will also dry out faster. Compost kept in the shade will stay moist for longer but will break down slower. Large compost bins made from timber can go in full sun as they will stay moist longer, keep small, black compost bins in the shade to keep them moist.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This article will explore if compost should be kept in the sun and the best place to put 8 different composting systems and types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here is my easy guide to the type of compost system you are using at home and if it should be kept in the sun or shade.<\/p>\n\n\n\nShould you keep compost in the sun?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Compost System<\/strong><\/td> Position<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Black plastic compost bin (Small)<\/td> Part Shade<\/td><\/tr> Black plastic compost bin (Large)<\/td> Sun or shade<\/td><\/tr> Tumbler compost bins<\/td> Shade<\/td><\/tr> Wooden compost bins<\/td> Sun<\/td><\/tr> Compost piles<\/td> Sun or shade<\/td><\/tr> Hot composting systems<\/td> Sun<\/td><\/tr> Compost bags<\/td> Shade<\/td><\/tr> Worm composting systems<\/td> Shade<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Small black plastic compost bins (small)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n