I've decided to lift my flowering broccoli. However, the stems (as you
are all aware, I'm sure) are quite thick and solid. Will they rot down
on a compost heap readily?

Excuse my questioning, but I've not grown it before.

"Saxman" wrote in message
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I've decided to lift my flowering broccoli. However, the stems (as you
are all aware, I'm sure) are quite thick and solid. Will they rot down on
a compost heap readily?

Excuse my questioning, but I've not grown it before.

I chop them up with a small axe to allow them to rot down quicker, and
dispose of the roots.


--
Rowdens Reservoir Allotments Association
www.rraa.moonfruit.com
Feed the soil, save the planet

Saxman writes
I've decided to lift my flowering broccoli. However, the stems (as you
are all aware, I'm sure) are quite thick and solid. Will they rot down
on a compost heap readily?

Not readily, but eventually. Better shredded, if you have a shredder.
--
Kay

Saxman wrote:
I've decided to lift my flowering broccoli. However, the stems (as you
are all aware, I'm sure) are quite thick and solid. Will they rot down
on a compost heap readily?

Excuse my questioning, but I've not grown it before.

Thanks for the advice.

Sorry, I meant sprouting broccoli. I do have a shredder, so Ill give it
a try.

Saxman wrote:

Sorry, I meant sprouting broccoli. I do have a shredder, so Ill give it
a try.

I've seen broccoli stems shredded (and I suspect the outer rind removed)
and sold as "broccoli slaw!" If they're not too tough, might be worth a
go.


Gary Woods AKA K2AHC- PGP key on request, or at home.earthlink.net/~garygarlic
Zone 5/6 in upstate New York, 1420' elevation. NY WO G

"Gary Woods" wrote in message
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Saxman wrote:

Sorry, I meant sprouting broccoli. I do have a shredder, so Ill give it
a try.

I've seen broccoli stems shredded (and I suspect the outer rind removed)
and sold as "broccoli slaw!" If they're not too tough, might be worth a
go.


Anything with tough stems, I slit lengthways when putting in the compost to
let the bugs get at all of it.

Steve

shazzbat wrote:
"Gary Woods" wrote in message
...
Saxman wrote:

Sorry, I meant sprouting broccoli. I do have a shredder, so Ill give it
a try.
I've seen broccoli stems shredded (and I suspect the outer rind removed)
and sold as "broccoli slaw!" If they're not too tough, might be worth a
go.


Anything with tough stems, I slit lengthways when putting in the compost to
let the bugs get at all of it.

Steve


Most shredders love clogging on tough brassica stalks. Steve's system of
lengthways split works for me.

Broadback wrote:


Most shredders love clogging on tough brassica stalks. Steve's system of
lengthways split works for me.

I thought that too. Juices/saps in materials tend to clog. Splitting
seems like a good option.