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Damage from Anaerobic Compost

11 years ago

My pile went through a period of low attention and I think was composting anaerobically. The result is that the grass and plants around the pile seem to be suffering/have died and the areas where I have spread the compost are also suffering. What can I do to remediate this ? : wait and water ?, mix compost into the soil, mix potassium in? add nematodes ?

Thanks in advance

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tsugajunkie z5 SE WI ♱
11 years ago
After several days of aeration you should not need to worry.

Read Organic (Fermentation) Acids

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gardenshine
11 years ago
Yes. Just expose the anaerobic compost to Air for a week maybe less. It will turn itself around. Nature will provide ....
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toxcrusadr
11 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
Leave it on top of the soil where it can get maximum oxygen. Water only if it's very dry because water can keep air out of the pores and it needs oxygen first and foremost. Potassium (or any mineral) will do nothing for this problem, nor will added beneficial insects. Just let nature rebalance it. If it's damaging plants, rake it away from them and spread or pile it somewhere that it can't hurt plants.

Does it smell bad? What were the ingredients? How long since it was started composting?
gumby_ct
11 years ago
Yes I think it would be worthwhile to know what was composted? And where did it come from?

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