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Coffee Grinds in Compost
Since I brew up 2 pots of coffee daily I have found that grinds are quickly filling my barrel. Does anyone have any insights into how this could affect my compost? I know the pH could be lower (which for me, would actually be useful) because of the coffee, but are there any drawbacks?
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Actually, brewed coffee grounds loose their acidity in the brewing process.
Coffee grounds are great to add to the garden, you can add them directly to your compost pile as described above or in a sheet compost method by placing them directly into your beds.
They contain both N P and K and they are loaded with micronutrient for the soil as well.
I actually get them by the bucket load from a local organic coffee house.
Coffee grounds are great to add to the garden, you can add them directly to your compost pile as described above or in a sheet compost method by placing them directly into your beds.
They contain both N P and K and they are loaded with micronutrient for the soil as well.
I actually get them by the bucket load from a local organic coffee house.
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Ooh, just a slight difference there, the acid is leached out of the raw coffee grounds (somewhat raw) when the coffee is brewed, this leaves them at a pH that is more or less neutral or slightly basic. The coffee then, is acidic by nature.
Anyway, I don't think that this will make a huge difference in your garden but, like I said. Just something to be aware of.
Cheers, and happy gardening!
Anyway, I don't think that this will make a huge difference in your garden but, like I said. Just something to be aware of.
Cheers, and happy gardening!
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