Spruce needles in compost - Ask Extension
Is it ok to add dried spruce (Sitka) needles to compost piles? There's a lot of info on pine needles, but not spruce. My compost pile is not hot - I...
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Asked June 05, 2019, 12:41 PM EDT
Is it ok to add dried spruce (Sitka) needles to compost piles? There's a lot of info on pine needles, but not spruce. My compost pile is not hot - I use worms.
Lincoln County Oregon
Expert Response
Sitka Spruce needles can be added to compost. Like pine needles, they will take quite a while to decompose so mix them in with the other materials. You can also use them on the bottom of the pile to help air keep flowing to the compost pile.
Thanks for the info. The layer on the bottom is a good idea. My pile went anaerobic earlier this year - that might help prevent that from happening again.
