can you compost citrus peels

Yay! I don't know where this myth originally started, but my only guess is that it might relate to vermicomposting... too much citrus waste (or plenty of other things) all at one time can be detrimental to your worm population. As for plain ol' composting, add all the citrus you want!  The key is simply adding TWICE as much brown material as food scraps. Yes, that's it- As long as you're composting correctly, you will NOT have any issues with any food scraps, including citrus scraps. Give it a shot- composting is easier than you think!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WerM0isdgdw Citrus fruit in compost, yes or no... YES. I finally made a short video to address the whole citrus fruit myth, and I also got distracted and talked about the Fall leaves coming down. I loaded up my tumbler with a huge container of citrus rinds and some veggies, just to show everyone that it doesn't destroy compost, and it will in fact get it nice and hot.  I put my compost thermometer in at the start of the process, it was inactive and essentially finished compost at the outdoor temperature of 50 degrees...so let's see what happens.