Newbie got his first coffee grounds.

Just went in to the local starbucks and got my first bag of used coffee grounds. Never thought I would be excited over trash.

Quick question.  Will they keep for a while.  Starting a worm composting bin soon.

It's not trash, it's compost fodder!

Welcome to the SFG Forum!  

Thrillrod wrote:Just went in to the local starbucks and got my first bag of used coffee grounds. Never thought I would be excited over trash.

Quick question.  Will they keep for a while.  Starting a worm composting bin soon.

 I totally understand that excitement!  Old coffee grounds can get a bit furry after a while if damp.  If you can fit them in the fridge or freezer that might be better.

Or maybe worms like furry...?   I don't have a worm bin but I put furry things in my compost pile.

CC

I never, ever worry about the mold in bags of used coffee grounds.

camprn wrote:It's not trash, it's compost fodder! 

    

Yippee!  Yes, it's exciting to go to Starbucks!!  And not for the cup of coffee!

And, yes, the grounds will keep.  As CC stated, maybe a little furry.  And as Camprn stated, not to worry if they get moldy.

I had the colorful "dog vomit" slime grow on the grounds in my first bag.  There's nothing harmful about that slime.  It was just a personal decision to not put it in my first compost. I had left the bag open so the spores got to the grounds, and the remaining moisture of the grounds was enough for it to grow.

From there on, I just kept the bags closed and in the shade until I had collected enough compostable materials to build a compost pile, and let it all cook!  Yes, a little furry. I also broke up the coffee pucks by gently walking on the bags barefoot until I couldn't feel any more lumps.

If I missed welcoming you, let me add my welcome.

PS:  Wait until you get your first buckets of veggie and fruit culls to add.

Welcome to the forum Thrillrod and great job on the coffee grounds!

It had been a while since I picked up coffee grounds, but I got my second bagful of the weekend this morning. I have a question to all you composters. I usually put the grounds in my working pile, but I've got a batch ready to use and I'm getting the beds ready for fall planting. Can I put this bagful into the finished compost and use right away? Or how long should I let it cook in my pile before using.

Kay

I accumulate my daily home brewed coffee grounds and put half around my garden to keep out the snails; the rest go into the compost barrels. Coffee grounds don't do much for keeping out the bunnies, but the snail trails definitely are down.

walshevak wrote: I usually put the grounds in my working pile, but I've got a batch ready to use and I'm getting the beds ready for fall planting.  Can I put this bagful into the finished compost and use right away?  Or how long should I let it cook in my pile before using.

Kay

I actually sometimes work used coffee grounds right into soil or use as a mulch. They are not 'hot' and it will bring earthworms, which love coffee grounds.