Can I Compost Garlic skins?
Yes
Garlic skins can be composted.
What to Know
- Garlic skins are excellent for composting
- They're a 'green' material, rich in nitrogen
- They break down quickly and add valuable nutrients to your compost
- Garlic skins also have natural antifungal properties that can benefit your compost pile
Tips
- Mix garlic skins with other compost materials to avoid clumping
- If you're adding a large quantity, consider shredding them first to speed up decomposition
- The strong odor may initially attract pests, so bury the skins in the center of your compost pile