When time and space is not critical

When time and space is not critical, a farmer has significantly greater flexibility in how they use their compost. A batch of compost set up in the spring, even if not fully cured, can be applied to fields in the fall. However, batches set up in the summer and fall may not be mature enough for spring application, hence experienced farmers often wait a full year before using a batch to ensure the compost is fully cured and mature, especially when used on high-valued crops or in transplant medium.