What is the difference between hot and cold compost

Composting is increasingly popular with people who are starting to embrace all natural way of gardening and the ability to grow their own, organic fruits and vegetables.  Even if you are used to composting, you probably already know that you are always learning something new about the process.  When the organic matter in the compost is being broken down, it produces heat, known as hot composting.  Hot composting is probably the more popular method and uses microbes that work to break down the items you put in the bin.  You can even purchase these little organisms at a variety of local nurseries and most experts recommend doing this to get really the decomposing process started and in general expedited.  You can also add top soil to the compost which will already have these little microbes in there that will convert the organic material you are putting in, into something amazing that you can use to garden and fertilize.  No matter which way you get these little microbes into your compost pile, the process they start will generate heat.  You should also check on your compost from time and make sure to turn the pile so air circulation gets into the different layers which will help the microbes be more effective and productive.  Experts recommend checking the compost every other day to inspect and maintain the pile.  You also want to make sure that moisture is kept in the compost, but not too much as this will halt the process altogether.  You can also do another form of composting, called cold composting.  It is more time-consuming and will take longer to yield any results, but it is easier on you in the long run.  You only use your yard waste and grass clippings in this method and never add anything leftover from the kitchen.  All you do is put your brown waste in and wait.  It is a long and slow wait and without any compost that you can use for gardening or other uses. It takes time to do everything you need to do get your compost right and do what one needs to make it the best.