[USCC] watermelon waste?

[Sam Hill]

Hi Bev,
Yea, there is alot of natural sugar and moisture in melons.  Makes the 'bug' 
go crazy !!!  Watch what happens when you cut them off .  Good luck and 
Happy Composting.
Best regards,
Sam Hill
Marketing Manager
SCARAB Manufacturing and Leasing, L.P.
Office: 806.883.7621
FAX: 806.883.6804
scarab at arn.net

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Scott Reil" <sreil at safelawns.net>
To: "'Compost Discussion List'" <compost at mailman.cloudnet.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 7:08 AM
Subject: Re: [USCC] watermelon waste?


> Hi Bev,
>
> We've found that melon is a fantastic bacterial food that our worms really
> love when we feed the vermicomposter. Just watch your moisture content as
> they don't call it watermelon for no reason, and watch temps if you are
> feeding in high heat as melon really gets things cooking fast...
>
>
> Scott Reil
> General Manager
> Safe Lawns and Landscapes LLC
> 70 Highland Park Drive
> Bloomfield CT 06002
> 860-243-8733
> CNLA Accredited Nurseryman
> NOFA Accredited Landcare Professional
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: compost-bounces at mailman.cloudnet.com
> [mailto:compost-bounces at mailman.cloudnet.com] On Behalf Of Bev Wagar
> Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2008 11:29 AM
> To: compost at mailman.cloudnet.com
> Subject: [USCC] watermelon waste?
>
>
> Hello all,
> There is a farmer in our area who grows watermelons and has lots of
> unsaleable "waste" fruit.  Do watermelons make an easy or difficult
> feedstock?  I'd be looking at fetching this stuff and hauling it home
> for my 4'x4' bins.  Should I be getting sawdust to boost the carbon?
> Will it be too wet?  Just trying to avoid a potential smelly mess this
> summer...
> Thanks in advance...
>
> Bev
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