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Can Compost Be Toxic. Some of these problems, such as the fungal diseases, afflict very few people. Composting can pose a risk of exposure to harmful bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms that can cause illness or infection. Potato leaves and stems are toxic to humans and yet generations of gardeners have been safely composting them. Things like food scraps and organic waste (leaves, coffee grinds, and the like) are fodder for a compost pile, while other things can create excess bacterial growth and attract unwanted insects or land critters. Why would rhubarb or foxglove leaves be an exception? But even compost can cause serious health problems. Others, like the pathogens, are far more likely to occur in manures than in compost. Some of the potential health risks associated with composting include respiratory problems, skin irritation, and gastrointestinal illnesses. And if your compost still resembles a jumble of banana peels and grass clippings, it’s not ready yet. Composting before it’s fully broken down introduces harmful pathogens and toxins into your garden. Compared to crossing the street, compost is pretty darned safe. As your soil’s decomposition process continues, incomplete compost can “burn” plants or stunt their growth. Potato leaves and stems are poisonous, yet can be safely composted. Wastes from classroom critters such as guinea pigs, rabbits, hamsters, or gerbils can be safely composted, along with the wood or paper.

Composting before it’s fully broken down introduces harmful pathogens and toxins into your garden. Composting can pose a risk of exposure to harmful bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms that can cause illness or infection. Potato leaves and stems are poisonous, yet can be safely composted. Others, like the pathogens, are far more likely to occur in manures than in compost. Some of the potential health risks associated with composting include respiratory problems, skin irritation, and gastrointestinal illnesses. Potato leaves and stems are toxic to humans and yet generations of gardeners have been safely composting them. Things like food scraps and organic waste (leaves, coffee grinds, and the like) are fodder for a compost pile, while other things can create excess bacterial growth and attract unwanted insects or land critters. Wastes from classroom critters such as guinea pigs, rabbits, hamsters, or gerbils can be safely composted, along with the wood or paper. As your soil’s decomposition process continues, incomplete compost can “burn” plants or stunt their growth. But even compost can cause serious health problems.

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Can Compost Be Toxic Others, like the pathogens, are far more likely to occur in manures than in compost. But even compost can cause serious health problems. Why would rhubarb or foxglove leaves be an exception? Composting before it’s fully broken down introduces harmful pathogens and toxins into your garden. Things like food scraps and organic waste (leaves, coffee grinds, and the like) are fodder for a compost pile, while other things can create excess bacterial growth and attract unwanted insects or land critters. Potato leaves and stems are poisonous, yet can be safely composted. As your soil’s decomposition process continues, incomplete compost can “burn” plants or stunt their growth. Potato leaves and stems are toxic to humans and yet generations of gardeners have been safely composting them. And if your compost still resembles a jumble of banana peels and grass clippings, it’s not ready yet. Wastes from classroom critters such as guinea pigs, rabbits, hamsters, or gerbils can be safely composted, along with the wood or paper. Some of these problems, such as the fungal diseases, afflict very few people. Compared to crossing the street, compost is pretty darned safe. Some of the potential health risks associated with composting include respiratory problems, skin irritation, and gastrointestinal illnesses. Others, like the pathogens, are far more likely to occur in manures than in compost. Composting can pose a risk of exposure to harmful bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms that can cause illness or infection.