Is October too late to start a compost bin?

Question

Hello,
I want to start a compost bin however I live in Montreal and come October, the weather's not for planting anything and winter is soon approaching. My question is should I start this year anyway and plan on using the compost next year or should I wait until spring?

I've never composted before so I really don't know much about it. any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,
DT

Answer 1

Today is the best time to start a compost pile. The process will slow down and even stop during the winter, but will start up again in the spring when the pile thaws out. As soon as it starts to thaw in the springtime, start picking away at what you have piled up over the winter and it will start heating up.

Composting isn't an exact science, but you should alternate layers of green materials such as kitchen scraps and yard waste with layers of brown materials such as dead leaves and shredded newsprint. Addition of any animal manures except dog and cat will also help the pile heat up quickly.

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Good Luck and Happy Gardening from Cathy and Neal!

Answer 2

Every day is a good day to start composting. Now you have a nice selection of brown stuff (dried leaves coming soon) and green stuff (grass clippings and the everyday kitchen fruits and veggies). If you don't think you have enough green stuff, you can collect-chop-and bag dried leaves for use next spring/summer. (chop with a lawn mower after you've raked them into a pile....clear out all twigs and rocks first)

Compost takes at least 6 months if made in a pile. If made in a tumbler, the time is shorter.

Answer 3

Anytime is a great time to start a compost bin.
But fall is actually the best time because you will have a ton of fallen leaves to help you make your compost.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

you can compost anytime. colder weather can affect how quickly things break down, though.. think refrigeration.. things will rot down, just not as fast as in warmer weather.

Answer 6

How to make compost (and what it is):

http://www.compostguide.com/