Can I Compost Vegetable tops?
Yes
Vegetable tops can be composted.
What to Know
- Vegetable tops, such as carrot greens, beet leaves, and radish tops, are excellent additions to your compost pile
- They are rich in nutrients and break down quickly, contributing to the 'green' or nitrogen-rich materials in your compost
Tips
- Chop vegetable tops into smaller pieces to speed up decomposition
- Mix them with 'brown' materials like dry leaves or straw to maintain a good carbon-to-nitrogen ratio
- If you have a large amount of vegetable tops, add them gradually to avoid creating a wet, slimy layer in your compost