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Question: Hi, I have what I believe to be a mockernut hickory, judging by the bark, nuts, and flowers that are …

• Question

  Hi, I have what I believe to be a mockernut hickory, judging by the bark, nuts, and flowers that are similar to https://gobotany.newenglandwild.org/species/carya/tomentosa/. After the flowers drop on the ground in the spring, I rake them up and put them in my yard waste bin. Would it be OK for me to compost them instead, and if I do, will they provide more carbon or nitrogen to my mix? Thanks in advance.

  Answer

  sc20d, I'm the wrong person to ask about composting because I compost everything (e.g., bones, animal hides, shellfish shells, nut shells). I use very large bins and allow them to decompose over several to many years. I also live remotely and don't need to worry about pets getting into the compost (though wild animals sometimes do). Everything breaks down with enough time and I simply have the space to give things time. Best wishes.