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Testing The Compost Piles With A Microscope. Videos Included!
# <center>I Need To Successfully Complete One More Thermophilic Compost Pile</center>

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## <center>Two Compost Piles Down One To Go!</center>

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Well, I made a huge mis-calculation or something. I thought I needed to only do two [thermophilic compost](https://www.7thgenerationdesign.com/nutrient-cycling-for-homesteads-part-4-thermophilic-composting/) piles in succession for the [Soil Food Web School's Consultant Training Program](https://www.soilfoodweb.com/course/consultant-training-program/) to pass the compost part. I was wrong I need to do three in succession. Part of my confusion was the way the handbook reads and the fact I accomplished more with this school in nine months than most do in one and a half years. I am burnt out so bad.

<center>![](https://images.ecency.com/DQmcsEKwt6nNMkYdV65ovjyQ9pvbe2MSptHoGAkAE3gA4SH/screenshot_79_.png)</center>

<center>![](https://images.ecency.com/DQmYeKegBb4xFYa8AdXVqdguTMBarsH9ymPZwsFQkQNAmja/screenshot_80_.png)</center>

>*In the case of thermal composting, you are required to build two aerobic thermal compost piles, in succession (not consecutively), that meet the temperature/turning/time criteria and a third pile that meets the same criteria but that also meets the minimum biological requirements defined by Dr Ingham*
>- CTP Student Handbook 2022

Unfortunately, I need to wait until spring-ish to start my next compost pile. If I fail that one I need to start over again and try to do three successfully in a row. Honestly, I am so burnt out I kind of do not care. I am more focused on working and trying to find more work as I have recently picked up weekend work doing work for this union I guess I am still working for. 

<center><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/old5I1aWSbg" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></center>

<center>![](https://images.ecency.com/DQmeKKk7iF8QN85ysnPmJbHzKCfYJxw2GiKfRLxKHLeCEnN/20221029_152036_hdr.jpg)</center>

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## <center>Do You See What I See?</center>

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Using my Compound Microscope, I tested these compost piles finally and recorded the results to the compost spreadsheets. 

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### <center>Compost Pile 2</center>

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<center>![](https://images.ecency.com/DQmatLQByvcvXnhV94Jpee3X9eRbBEzxzdeS7Ymv3f3G1gi/screenshot_81_.png)</center>

<center>![](https://images.ecency.com/DQmZKkTAzeLmiegy1xQKW62NQLGYcMBpP5qP1xS1bLBnFHP/screenshot_82_.png)</center>

I have to do three different tests; a *nematode scan*, a *main assessment* and a *bacterial count* to test the compost in order to quantify the microorganisms present.



#### <center>***Nematode Scan***</center>

<center><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/O1z0LkLVEPA" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></center>

#### <center>***Main Assessment***</center>


</center><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/X98pHusjk0I" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></center>

#### <center>***Bacteria Count***</center>


</center><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TYQfv9w02hc" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></center>

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### <center>Results for Compost Pile 2</center>

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<center>![](https://images.ecency.com/DQmUR6AauxmAVaZiTfq2nMuLKQMeShkRfxaTgU6MUSRAKu2/screenshot_84_.png)</center>

<center>![](https://images.ecency.com/DQmXXwzqATsNjwKgyxDNZaAAmqghQbvgvtLodSJcQNwWS3o/screenshot_85_.png)</center>

<center>![](https://images.ecency.com/DQmR3Ab7d1jisdRuwP1bsG1XyEAkHER51u7foRWaXuC3a8q/screenshot_86_.png)</center>

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### <center>Compost Pile 3</center>

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<center>![](https://images.ecency.com/DQmcm93FHThbfPfKAeuzAZBGKPJxNYmAJounEk8WkHh5AFP/screenshot_89_.png)</center>

<center>![](https://images.ecency.com/DQmXrTQkanaeK8PuYXMiAQfyFFTHj3mLk5jZRzUNt35HoBG/screenshot_90_.png)</center>

I have to do three different tests; a *nematode scan*, a *main assessment* and a *bacterial count* to test the compost in order to quantify the microorganisms present.



#### <center>***Nematode Scan***</center>

<center><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HGnGp1DcZsU" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></center>

#### <center>***Main Assessment***</center>


</center><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XNqB3KkgTs8" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></center>

#### <center>***Bacteria Count***</center>


</center><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FOCydxWjbEg" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></center>

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### <center>Results for Compost Pile 3</center>

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<center>![](https://images.ecency.com/DQmRPY7pSDVQYsSkSrrYx6Gfow3DpdU1pDdqrP4ANkNZJJ8/screenshot_93_.png)</center>

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<center>![](https://images.ecency.com/DQmQSKQCp77boNsKm8Vuw9sfKvvCuPmBByMLZ9EvRq6Fyz1/screenshot_95_.png)</center>

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Wow when I read the title I had some confusion because my mother has a compost, but I had no idea about the batteries, so I was surprised, it is very interesting to see the process of how the material that is added to the compost is decomposing and is becoming a rich soil, in fact for the process is necessary to cover with a bag for the temperature to do the same, it will be better the next time so do not give up.
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@barika ·
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Your sharing has been very useful for information.
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@clavdio75 · 
This is really a huge job. Good luck πŸ˜„
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Great job, I'm proud to see your work @dynamicgreentk πŸ‘πŸ™‚
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@fantagira · 
Wow! You do take composting to another level! I still haven’t learned how to do it at all and I need to for my allotment’s sake πŸ˜‰πŸ’™
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