Q: How do you use the compost aerator?

Push the aerator down into the pile so the wings fold flat, then pull it back out; the wings open on the way up to lift and stir the material, working air through compacted spots.

Q: Why should you aerate compost?

Working air into the pile speeds up decomposition and helps prevent the sour smell that develops when material packs down and turns anaerobic.

Q: How long is this aerator's shaft?

It measures 36 inches, long enough to reach into a bin and work the pile from a standing position without bending over the edge.

Q: Can you use it instead of a pitchfork?

Yes, and for most home piles, a compost turner is easier to manage. The narrow shaft and folding wings of this compost turner reach into a bin without needing the swinging motion or space a pitchfork requires.

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XG401 - Compost Aerating Tool

Compost Aerating Tool

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Item XG401, Compost Aerating Tool

Fold-Out Wing Design: Wings fold flat when inserted, then open when lifted to help stir material.
Faster Decomposition: Works air into the pile to speed the breakdown of organic matter.
Reduces Odor: Helps prevent the smell that builds up in compacted, anaerobic compost.
Long Reach: At 36 inches, the shaft lets you work compost from a standing position without bending over the bin.

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$72.50

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This long-handled aerator is used to mix and aerate compost.

Unlike many aerators, it has wings that fold flat against the shaft for easy insertion, but unfold when it is pulled out again, providing a lifting and stirring action.

The resultant mixing in of air and exposure of material to the surface assists oxidation, speeds decomposition, and helps to eliminate odors caused by anaerobic micro-organisms.

36" long.

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XG401 - Compost Aerating Tool
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Compost Aerating Tool

This long-handled aerator is used to mix and aerate compost.

Unlike many aerators, it has wings that fold flat against the shaft for easy insertion, but unfold when it is pulled out again, providing a lifting and stirring action.

The resultant mixing in of air and exposure of material to the surface assists oxidation, speeds decomposition, and helps to eliminate odors caused by anaerobic micro-organisms.

36" long.