With composting you save on waste fees and at the same time get a high-quality fertilizer. Not every food can go on the compost heap. The following article answers the question of whether you can compost potato peelings.
The potato skins
Potato skins contain various bitter substances. Since these are edible for adults, the bitter substances in the compost and fertilizer are not a problem. You can dispose of raw vegetable and fruit leftovers from the kitchen on the compost heap or in the composter. Even if the potato is neither a fruit nor a vegetable, strictly speaking, it fits perfectly into the fruit and vegetable bowls.
Good mixture
A good mix is required for successful composting. A variety of nutrients and different waste residues should therefore be in the compost. Anyone who only composts potato skins will not use the full potential of a high-quality fertilizer. In addition, the compost heap should not be too moist and not too dry. An efficient, nutrient-rich mix is achieved with the following waste:
- raw kitchen scraps
- shredded wood waste
- Flower waste in small quantities
- tea and coffee grounds
- Small amounts of newspaper
A balanced ratio between dry and moist material is important. Then the compost becomes a high-quality fertilizer that you can use in many ways:
- plant fertilizer
- soil fertilizer
