First time collecting leaf mold. Just rained in my area so it was a little wet. I grabbed about 3 gallons worth. I sifted through it once already to get leaves, twigs, worms, bugs out.
- Is this a good batch of leaf mold?
- Should I let it dry out some and sift through it more?
- Is it appropriate to store in 2 gallon food grade buckets with lids?
- Will it continue to break down in storage?
Thanks for helping a noob out!
by KcCap
4 Comments
Looks great
My home made leaf mold gets much much finer. No sifting needed. This is 75% done but I would totally use it for just about anything.
Collecting it? From a forest? If so that explains the larger pieces. This is great to jumpstart a compost bin, inoculate a garden with microbes, or to boost organic matter.
Oops forgot to answer the questions?
1-yes, 75% done
2-do not bother unless you want it for seed starter. Do t ever let it dry out.
3-stores done, keep moist.
4-it will continue to break down just til it looks like fluffy brown organic matter.
2 Nope …
3 Why store?
looks good, its just not completely broken down. it needs air so drill some holes in those buckets