How to Compost Weeds

https://youtu.be/tqLf8MvHsiY Can you compost weeds, even if they've gone to seed?  The answer is yes, but there's a few things to consider: 1) If you have a compost bin that's 1 cubic yard or greater, your pile should have no issues heating up to the temperatures needed to kill weed seeds (131F for 3 days).  I add to one bin for a year before letting it sit for a year...plenty of time. 2) If you're working with a smaller compost system such as a trash can shown in this video, it will not be able to generate the necessary heat to kill weed seeds. Try letting them sit for a few days to dry out.  Once they're dry, add all the thin brown stuff to your compost pile.  Put your…

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