Too Early to Put Down?

[ninnymary]

My compost is ready to use and I would like to empty the bin so that I can start a new batch. I plan on topping my container plants and use in my beds. Can I use it now without it breaking down before I plant my beds? I probably won't be planting my beds for a couple of months.

Thanks
Mary

 

[Chickie'sMomaInNH]

i'd say to throw it in there now! if it does break down earlier than expected it is just more 'digestible' by the plants when you put them in!

 

[Jared77]

It will keep breaking down if its in the bin or on the ground/bed. Id move it and get started on a new batch if you need the space.

 

[Ridgerunner]

It will keep breaking down if its in the bin or on the ground/bed. Id move it and get started on a new batch if you need the space.

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[ninnymary]

Jared, duh, why didn't I think of that.

Thanks everyone, just what I wanted to hear.

Mary

 

[897tgigvib]

Yep, what they said...

...but I'd only add that if you still feel it might be taking up nitrogen some, ya might want to add a bit of Bone meal or Blood meal to help it finish where ya use it. Or one of those Whitney boxes of organic fertilizer mixes. The one for Bulbs is a good general mix. Spendy by the pound, so only use a bit.