Is it okay to put nuts in a compost pile?


My husband threw a bunch of stale peanuts in our compost pile. I know the shells are okay, but these were just nuts (roasted, I think). Is this okay or will it cause a problem?
If not – why not? The only answer I can find on the web is that they may attract animals. Does the fat in peanuts harm the compost pile in some way?

Absolutely DO NOT put any type of nuts in a compost pile. You can put used coffee grounds, any type of green leafy veggies,TOMATOES, CARROTS, NO MEAT,NO FISH, NO POULTRY, NO OIL,. Nuts have a lot of oil in them, & wouldn't make a good healthy compost pile.

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8 Responses to “Is it okay to put nuts in a compost pile?”

  1. norm says:

    There is no problem. They will rot and make good compost. You can put anything organic in compost.

    Happy Gardening.
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  2. bconehead says:

    This should not be a problem as they will decompose as well unless the squirrels eat them

    good luck
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  3. jadednihilist says:

    It shouldn't be an issue as long as they are bio-degradable, which they are.
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  4. SAMI says:

    No problem,Peanuts are biodecomposable.
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  5. hopefulmom says:

    It depends- are you allergic to peanuts? If not, then no need to worry – just remember to turn your compost every so often so it will properly break down.
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  6. miss molly says:

    we throw our nuts into the padded cell
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  7. wolfelady692003 says:

    I DON'T SEE ANY HARN IN DOING THAT.
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  8. natcat says:

    Absolutely DO NOT put any type of nuts in a compost pile. You can put used coffee grounds, any type of green leafy veggies,TOMATOES, CARROTS, NO MEAT,NO FISH, NO POULTRY, NO OIL,. Nuts have a lot of oil in them, & wouldn't make a good healthy compost pile.
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    we have made a compost pile ourselves.

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