Composting can appear to stall when one or more essentials become limiting. This is most often due to dryness, excess moisture, or loss of structure. In some cases, compost has not stalled at all but is simply moving slowly, particularly in cooler conditions.
Understanding that composting does not proceed at a constant rate helps avoid unnecessary intervention.
Tip to improve: Check moisture first, then structure, before making changes. In passive systems, allowing more time is often sufficient.
