Food Grounds are not the same as finished compost, but if managed appropriately, they can provide the same benefits to soil as compost. The biggest difference between Food Grounds and compost, is that the grounds contain fresh organic matter, whereas compost contains mature, stable organic matter. Fresh organic matter in the soil or in a compost pile is food for the microbes (including fungi, bacteria and mold) that drive the organic matter transformations. After microbes break down the fresh organic matter, the decomposed grounds will provide a long-term pool of plant nutrients and will build soil health. You can think of Food Grounds as rocket fuel to drive microbial processes in the soil.
Good job Mr. Grinch 🎄
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It's not compost. It's just going to mold in your tomato pots.
Food Grounds are not the same as finished compost, but if managed appropriately, they can provide the same benefits to soil as compost. The biggest difference between Food Grounds and compost, is that the grounds contain fresh organic matter, whereas compost contains mature, stable organic matter. Fresh organic matter in the soil or in a compost pile is food for the microbes (including fungi, bacteria and mold) that drive the organic matter transformations. After microbes break down the fresh organic matter, the decomposed grounds will provide a long-term pool of plant nutrients and will build soil health. You can think of Food Grounds as rocket fuel to drive microbial processes in the soil.
Nourish your garden at home by mixing your grounds in with your garden soil, your compost,