What parts of fruit and vegetables might be as scraps to make a garden?
That's a great idea! You can compost many fruit and vegetable scraps to make a wonderful garden. Here are some examples:
Fruit:
* Apple cores and peels: These are great for composting! Just make sure to remove any seeds, as they can sprout.
* Banana peels: While they take a while to break down, banana peels are rich in potassium, which is beneficial for plants.
* Citrus peels: These can add beneficial oils to the compost, but it's best to chop them into smaller pieces to speed up the process.
* Strawberry tops: These are often discarded, but they can be composted to enrich the soil.
* Melon rinds: These can take longer to break down, but they are a good source of nutrients.
Vegetables:
* Carrot tops: These are packed with nutrients and can be added to the compost pile.
* Broccoli stalks and leaves: These can be composted, but avoid adding the woody parts.
* Onion skins: These are rich in sulfur, which is beneficial for plants.
* Potato peels: While potatoes can sprout from peels, you can compost them as long as they are free of green sprouts or eyes.
* Corn husks and cobs: These can be added to the compost pile, but they take longer to break down.
Things to Avoid:
* Avocado pits and skins: These contain a substance that can be harmful to plants.
* Nightshade family: Tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant are part of the nightshade family, and their leaves and stems can be toxic to some plants.
* Dairy products and meat: These can attract pests and create an unpleasant smell in the compost.
* Diseased plants: Composting diseased plants can spread the disease to other plants.
Remember:
* Chop scraps into smaller pieces: This helps them decompose faster.
* Mix greens (fruit/vegetable scraps) with browns (dead leaves, twigs, etc.): This helps create a balanced compost.
* Keep the compost moist but not soggy: This helps encourage decomposition.
By composting your fruit and vegetable scraps, you can create a rich, nutrient-filled soil for your garden while reducing waste!
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