About 4 days ago my neighbor dumped a shitload of SALTED pretzels on my compost heap ( and buried it so birds wouldnt get them). It's been cultivating for about 7 weeks and I just found out this morning. Is it ruined?
Compost What was your pile like before the pretzels? In my mind a active pile will use the salt. Also I noticed MJ is ok with high sodium. I don't suggest creating a high sodium soil but it didn't seem to harm MJ when I used a powered instant tea I made that was tested to be high in sodium from composting veggies tossed from the store. It would seem our veggies have a bit of sodium in them. I'd guess they soak it up out of the soils. So is this pile you tend hot?
Well ?? I don't like to leave finished on the ground. If you have it off the ground the compost will be better imo. I mean like on plywood or something that drains
It's pretty warm...a few degrees hotter than it is outside. I just turned it this morning and there is no sign of the pretzels anymore so i figure all the salt will just wash away.
Testing the pile. Do you have a compost thermometer? http://www.groworganic.com/item_TM610_CompostThermometer20.html Can help time the turn. Once the temps get to 140 ish it's time to turn.
