Yes, that’s literally what compost is mold (fungus) breaking down organic material.
OrneryToo
Yup
Starfishprime69420
Yes
mikebrooks008
Totally fine to toss moldy strawberries and a tomato into the compost! I’ve done it plenty of times, honestly, my compost bin sees a LOT of fuzzy fruit.Â
Averagebass
I toss in moldy coffee grounds every few days and the mold just goes away.
Barbatus_42
I refer to such things as “pre-composted” đ
(So, yes)
TurnipSwap
rotting plant matter in your compost? sounds too crazy. just pee on it like a normal poster on this sub. that’s the way!
p_a_schal
Just make sure to add some metal and glass if youâve got too much food in the mix
DerekTheComedian
Mold is just composting with fewer steps. Send it.
Ancient-Patient-2075
They’re already decomposing, can’t wait to get into the compost
WorldlinessAny5741
Itâs perfect for composing. And  I would add some shredded paper it. đ
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Yes, that’s literally what compost is mold (fungus) breaking down organic material.
Yup
Yes
Totally fine to toss moldy strawberries and a tomato into the compost! I’ve done it plenty of times, honestly, my compost bin sees a LOT of fuzzy fruit.Â
I toss in moldy coffee grounds every few days and the mold just goes away.
I refer to such things as “pre-composted” đ
(So, yes)
rotting plant matter in your compost? sounds too crazy. just pee on it like a normal poster on this sub. that’s the way!
Just make sure to add some metal and glass if youâve got too much food in the mix
Mold is just composting with fewer steps. Send it.
They’re already decomposing, can’t wait to get into the compost
Itâs perfect for composing. And  I would add some shredded paper it. đ
Yes and yes!
Yes you can put organic matter in the compost