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Lake huron plant #890866

Asked December 17, 2024, 12:14 PM EST

We get some aquatic plant life that washes up on beach can this be used in compost, or as a mulch?

Alcona County Michigan

Expert Response

Walter, 

Thank you for using Michigan State University Extension Ask Extension for your composting question.  Yes, you can use seaweed in your compost bin.  They do dry out very quickly adding both moisture and a nitrogen boost to your bin. 

Here is a fact sheet that gives you more information about composting, https://www.canr.msu.edu/home_gardening/uploads/files/Composting_Garden_AA.pdf

You can learn everything you may ever want to know about composting through this free online course at 
Master Composter Online Course - Gardening in Michigan
Beth Clawson MSU Extension Educator Natural Resources/Water Quality clawsonb@msu.edu Replied December 17, 2024, 1:03 PM EST

Thankyou for your quick response


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The Question Asker Replied December 17, 2024, 4:50 PM EST

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