Can you compost citrus peels?
I have seen conflicting information on composting citrus peels. I have seen places say it makes soil too acidic or they break down slowly. I have seen other places say citrus peels are fine. Can you give me the complete picture? Is it a mixture of the above? How or when should citrus peels be added to the compost pile? Thanks, Anna Rochester, MN
Olmsted County Minnesota
1 Response
Hello,
Thank you for your question.
I checked with a certified U of M Extension Master Gardener who is avid composter, her reply.....Should be OK in an outdoor pile. Absolute Never in a worm bin.
Hope this helps.