Sweetcorn in the compost?

[janeyo]

Just want to know if the big stems will compost down as they are or if they need chopping into small bits first?

Thanks

janeyo

[Comfreyfan]

I usually shred them first. Must admit I haven't tried putting them in whole.

[lynda66]

i usually go over anything big with the lawn mower, even hedge trimmings, they break down much quicker than leaving them whole,

[rustylady]

They will rot down eventually. I would love a shredder but can't justify the expense so just cut mine up with secateurs. Compost definitely does rot down better when chopped up into small pieces.

[FionaH]

I chop stuff up, murder on the hands though. Not sure what hubby will say if I kill the lawnmower chopping stuff for the compost

[worksafe]

Hi all, im new to this but not to the allotment instead of cutting them up i dig a trench and bury them the same as i do with the Broad beans when they have finished they will have well rotted by next season

[wiccanlou]

I've actually got sweetcorn seedings growing in my compost bin at the mo from a couple that went bad from the shop. Didn't get a chance to grow any this year!!

[lynda66]

I chop stuff up, murder on the hands though. Not sure what hubby will say if I kill the lawnmower chopping stuff for the compost

if it's a good rotary one it should be fine, mines 4 years old now and other than needing its blade sharpening it's working fine.