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Lodi, California

I was wondering if coffee grounds could be stored over winter without molding over. Do I need to stir them to keep them airated? Also is it better to add the grounds on top of the soil now (my cover crop is already established) or should i add them in the spring? Thank you!

10/14/2013 9:29:54 AM

Anamosa, IA BPIowegian@aol.com

If you sprinkle them on real thin it shouldn't hurt a cover crop too much.

10/14/2013 9:49:40 AM

South Hero, VT

Incorporate coffee grounds into your compost and overwinter covered to prevent leaching of nutrients.

I've used coffee grounds in compost and tilled into soil directly AND compost method works better.

You can stir things up when temps get about 50 degrees or so in the spring.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/07/080707171641.htm

Too Much Info, eh?

10/14/2013 9:51:10 AM

Corbin, KY

I have never compost them but Im sure that would work great. But I have put them on my patch through the winter. I would get them by the five gallon bucket. I scattered them out until I covered the enitre patch.
Tim

10/14/2013 2:48:38 PM

Johnston, R.I.

Ashton,,put them in your compost pile..

10/17/2013 5:32:04 AM

Niagara Falls,NY

I keep a small bucket next to my stove that I dump my coffee grounds filters and all in. Also put any egg shells I use during cooking. In the winter I put them in a large garbage can in the garage, then dump them in the garden in the spring. Sometimes you get a little mold, stirring helps dry them but I don't think a little mold is going to hurt anyting. Works for me, no problems.

10/19/2013 11:00:40 AM