What is the maximum composting temperature?

Thursday, 18 April 2013 | HOTBIN Composting

The maximum temperature of composting is 72°C (about 160 F) Above 72°C, the bacteria die due to protein denaturing.

When bacteria growth stops, no heat is generated and the temperature falls. The biology of composting process is self-regulating with respect to maximum temperature.

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