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Are orange peels too acidic for compost?

I am starting to compost with worms in a bin. Are orange peels too acidic for the worms or too acidic for the soil in my garden?

i have been putting them in for almost 30 years. never had a problem of any kind. they where always gone when i emptied the pile.

2 Responses to “Are orange peels too acidic for compost?”

1. Peter K says:

   June 5, 2009 at 10:38 pm

   I don't think it is the acid unless you put lots in. It is the oils in the peel which prevents it from rotting. Don't put too much citrus peels in compost. A lot is also waxed and has preservative treatment and none of this is good for the compost.
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2. Martha Z says:

   June 5, 2009 at 11:04 pm

   i have been putting them in for almost 30 years. never had a problem of any kind. they where always gone when i emptied the pile.
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