2006-10-30 07:28:55 · 8 answers · asked by Dirk 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Yes, and they compost well because they add moisture to the compost pile. (They're about 90% water.) To speed things up, smash the pumkin or cut it up before you add it to the pile. I would add the pieces, then turn the pile and water.
Of course, I've also just let mine rot in place - the ones we didn't harvest. That way the garden re-seeds it self for next year.
2006-10-30 23:06:38 · answer #1 · answered by itsnotarealname 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. you can compost pumpkins. you can compost almost anything organic, however, some things take much longer than others. the key to composting pumpkins is probably to cut it into small pieces. that will help to compost faster and more efficiently. a good compost starter to add is this stuff called bokashi. it has composting microbes on it that will help your stuff ferment to fertilizer instead of rot. its great. i use it.
2006-10-30 08:20:27 · answer #2 · answered by abbie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most organic matter can be composted.
This site will give you information that will be helpful in composting.
2006-10-30 07:37:14 · answer #3 · answered by Cymbaline 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The smaller you can chop them up, the faster they will compost. Bury well to discourage fruit flies and mix with a variety of other materials.
2006-10-30 08:12:42 · answer #4 · answered by Cornpatch 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My experience with most winter squashes is that opossums rats, and skunks think they are tasty, and will dig your pile for them.
If this isn't a problem, go on ahead, it will add beetles to your pile which is a good thing.
2006-10-30 11:02:46 · answer #5 · answered by aseachangea 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure you can! The seeds are good eating though!
2006-10-30 07:31:55 · answer #6 · answered by wish I were 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-10-30 07:52:45 · answer #7 · answered by ajhines8 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes... they can take a long time (possibly months) but it shouldnt be a problem
2006-10-30 07:31:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋