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Fish Chowder OK in compost pile?

10 years ago

T.here's 2 quarts of milky fish chowder in my refrig. and I'd like to pour it all in my large compost pile, if you gardeners say it's OK. The chowder has in it: potatoes, onions, codfish, carrots, and some milk.

Will this be OK to put into my ongoing compost pile? Which is about 5 ft. by 4 ft. by 3 ft. high.

Chowder is overdue to throw out but I'd have to freeze it and put it in plastic bags on trash day, if that's how to dispose of it. No garbage disposal in kitchen.

Carol

Comments (2)

sweetquietplace
10 years ago
It will draw critters if you just dump it on top. If your compost pile is large enough, you could dig a hole in it and bury the chowder. Or, you could dig a hole/trench in your garden bed and bury it there. I sure wouldn't waste it. None of my leftovers go in the garbage can or down the disposal.
Charlie
10 years ago
It will not harm your compost; it will decompose and become a part of the pile. As it decomposes, there will be a little more stench caused by the gasses released by the milk and fish. I would bury it in the middle of the pile to help control the smell. If critters get to it, they may mess your pile up, but other than that, I see no reason not to compost it.
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