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Tea leaves and coffee grounds for leaf compost

fbwarda2gHqts3fbwarda2gHqts3 Posts: 3
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From past discussion  the general consensus is that tea leaves and coffee grounds are fine for composting. I want to add nitrogen to my leaf compost. Can I use my tea leaves and coffee grounds for this or will it become too acidic? Is there a better alternative? 

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  • Lizzie27Lizzie27 Posts: 12,494
    Is there a particular reason for adding nitrogen to your leaf compost? It's usually fine as it is.
    North East Somerset - Clay soil over limestone
  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 11,340
    If you're making leaf mould, then that usually contains only leaves.

    If it's home-made compost, then yes by all means add both - I do.
    But I wouldn't count on it adding much nitrogen.

    Billericay - Essex

    Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
    Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
  • fidgetbonesfidgetbones Posts: 17,618
    The best way of adding Nitrogen to a compost heap is dilute urine.
  • FireFire Posts: 19,096
    I would just add tea and coffee to the regular compost bin as usual.
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