I hope this isn't a dumb question. I just cleared my pond of scum or algae
over growth. I raked it up and got quite a good sized pile. The question I
have is would this stuff be good to put in my compost bin?
Thanks for your opinions.



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I hope this isn't a dumb question. I just cleared my pond of scum or algae
over growth. I raked it up and got quite a good sized pile. The question I
have is would this stuff be good to put in my compost bin?
Thanks for your opinions.



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Tis Gold.

Bill and in time it all rots.

Reading stuff if inclined I tend to just aerate and move it about.


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On Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:28:59 -0500, "Dave" wrote:

I hope this isn't a dumb question. I just cleared my pond of scum or algae
over growth. I raked it up and got quite a good sized pile. The question I
have is would this stuff be good to put in my compost bin?
Thanks for your opinions.

Algae is a plant. Nearly all plants can be added to the compost. I
add about 2 cubic yards of elodea from my pond to a composting bin
every month. The algae in my pond gets eaten by tadpoles and
goldfish.

Dave wrote:
I hope this isn't a dumb question. I just cleared my pond of scum or
algae
over growth. I raked it up and got quite a good sized pile. The
question I
have is would this stuff be good to put in my compost bin?
Thanks for your opinions.



Yes, mix it in with high carbon material in layers.

David