A composting bin

Can I put lima beans in my compost bin?


YES 🎉


You can put lima beans into your composting bin!

Key info
Brown material📂
1-2 years
20-30:1⚖️

Get the right balance of brown and green composting materials in your bin with our expert guide.


Yes, lima beans can break down in a home composting bin.

Composting is a natural process that breaks down organic material into a nutrient-rich soil amendment.

The process is accelerated by adding oxygen, moisture, and microorganisms.

Lima beans are high in nitrogen, which helps to speed up the composting process.

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