Adding Sawdust to Compost

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  • 18th November 2016 at 10:12 am #36569

    plantmark
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    Charles, I have access to a plentiful supply of sawdust.
    Would you recommend adding it to the compost heap?
    If so, in what proportion to plant waste?

    18th November 2016 at 10:30 am #36571

    charles
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    Yes you can, I suggest max 20% of the total ingredients.
    I am unsure whether dust of hardwood breaks down more slowly than of softwood, though it may not be a factor.
    My preferred use would be as path mulch. When exposed to air, it breaks down quite quickly. Wood on top does not compete for nutrients with plants.

    18th November 2016 at 10:42 am #36572

    plantmark
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    Thank you. I sourced some to use for paths but it occured to me that it may be useful in the compost heap.

    Great cover on the new book by the way !

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