Here's what seasoned gardeners never throw into the compost heap: you'll ruin everything

03.07.2023 11:09

Compost is a useful fertilizer, but it is not a way to get rid of waste.

Almost every summer resident has a compost heap or pit on their plot. But not everything can be thrown there, otherwise, instead of useful fertilizer, you can get poison.

What Not to Add to Compost

You shouldn't put paper newspapers or glossy magazines in there. They contain harmful chemical components.

Leftover dairy products are also not suitable.

Cheese, sour cream and other treats that are added to such fertilizer will only spoil it. This is due to the fact that in the process of rotting they lead to the growth of dangerous microorganisms.

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Fish and meat additives will also cause harm and lead to diseases of plants and people.

Not all plant remains will be useful. It is important to consider that it is better to remove diseased or pest-infested green mass from the site or burn it to avoid spreading the infection.

Olga Kotova Author: Olga Kotova Internet resource editor