Yes, I couldn't use my 'worked' soil, it was frozen (40 gallons). So the batch I made was 'new'. Though I did mix it with seed starter mix it did burn the leaves a little. When I transplanted it was softer. I made a couple of batches and shared one, I have a batch working now for transplant. The plants are kicking ass (as are the plants in the shared soil). :)
btw, the hot batch had no manure, worm castings only. new batches have the manure and as I said, they are 'worked'.
Shov