RE: ponderosa pine needles in compost...

Cliff,

From the master composter site: 

"Can be composted in the pile as a carbon. Will take a while to compost.
They are acidic, but as long as the majority of your pile is not pine
needles or other acidic ingredients, the composting process should
balance the pH."

God Bless,
 
Dale E Fisher
daleefisher@starband.net
 

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pumpkins@hort.net [o*@hort.net] On Behalf
Of Cliff Warren
Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2002 7:24 AM
To: pumpkins@hort.net
Subject: ponderosa pine needles in compost...



Hi all,

I've found the motherlode of fallen leaves. All I have
to do is scoop it up and bring it home. Mixed in with
the leaves, however are ponderosa pine needles (the long
needles, 3 to 4 inches). They're at least a year old,
perhaps more.

I know that one must avoid fresh pine, as it can
sterilize the soil. How long do you wait before allowing
these pine needles into the garden?

Regards, Cliff




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