Composting cilantro scraps with worms
Cilantro, with its distinctive smell and soft leaves, is a valuable addition to your worms’ diet. This herb is quickly processed in your Bonter worm bin and contributes to the quality of the compost. A simple and effective way to reduce your kitchen waste and create your own nutrient cycle.
Can cilantro go in your worm bin?
Yes, absolutely! Cilantro is very suitable for vermicomposting in your Bonter. It is a soft, leafy herb that is rich in nutrients and is quickly broken down by the worms and microorganisms in the bin. It is a welcome variety in their diet and promotes a healthy composting process, resulting in nutritious compost for your plants.
How much cilantro can you add?
You can confidently add cilantro to your Bonter regularly, preferably in small quantities at a time. As with all ‘green’ (nitrogen-rich) materials, ensure a good balance with ‘brown’ (carbon-rich) materials such as dry cardboard or paper. This helps maintain the correct ratio and ensures a healthy moisture balance. Cilantro digests quickly, so small, frequent additions are easily manageable.
What to do instead? Alternatives & waste management
Cilantro is ideal for your worm bin, so alternative ways to process scraps are usually not necessary if you have a Bonter! If you do have an excess (which with herbs often concerns the stems after using the leaves), you can finely chop the stems and add them to curries, sauces, or broth. However, the most sustainable destination for cilantro scraps is your worm bin, where they are converted into valuable soil. Waste as little as possible!
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Tips for safe cilantro composting
Cilantro requires little preparation. The soft stems and leaves can go in as they are. Add the cilantro along with some dry bedding material and bury it under the top layer. This helps discourage fruit flies and ensures the worms can access it better. The strong smell of fresh cilantro disappears during composting. Your Bonter’s filtering system also ensures that no unwanted odors come out of the bin, keeping your indoor space fresh.
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Frequently asked questions about composting coriander
Do I need to chop cilantro stems finely for the worm bin?
No, cilantro stems are soft enough and are digested well by the worms, even if you put them in whole. Chopping is allowed, but not necessary.
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