Here’s what to know.
Can Bread Be Composted?
Bread can sometimes attract pests to compost bins.
Credit:Andy Lyons
Know What to Compost
Bread isnt the only starchy food that can be composted.
That doesnt mean you gotta throw these foods in the trash.
Break It Up
Small pieces of food break down much faster than larger food scraps.
Positioning bread and pasta scraps in the warm center of compost piles should also speed up composting.
Add Moisture
Compost ingredients decompose best when theyre about as wet as a wrung-out sponge.
Try Indoor Composting
Most gardeners produce compost in outdoor compost bins.
you’re free to even compost bread thats been saturated in meat or dairy in a bokashi bin.
Composting moldy bread is a great way to reduce food waste.
Conveniently, moldy bread breaks down quicker in compost piles than fresh bread.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bread usually breaks down in a compost bin in a few months.
Bread containsnitrogen, which is an important plant nutrient.
