RNS-SOIL-SACRAMENT

August 13, 2013
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Fred Bahnson checks on the temperature of his compost pile. The ideal internal temperature of a compost pile should be between 120 and 140 degrees Fahrenheit. High temperatures are essential for destruction of pathogenic organisms and undesirable weed seeds. RNS photo by Yonat Shimron

(RNS4-aug13) Fred Bahnson checks on the temperature of his compost pile. The ideal internal temperature of a compost pile should be between 120 and 140 degrees Fahrenheit. High temperatures are essential for destruction of pathogenic organisms and undesirable weed seeds. For use with RNS-SOIL-SACRAMENT, transmitted on August 13, 2013, RNS photo by Yonat Shimron.