Hello all,
I’m still new to composting and have been composting in storage bins (large totes) it’s been going really well until just now when I went to add more compost to one of the bins that I’m currently filling and found what can best be described as mold on top of the dirt. How bad is this? Do I need to dump everything out and start over? If not, can I just scoop it out? Please know that I’m very green to gardening and composting so I apologize in advance, if my question is a bit dumb – and I appreciate any help or suggestions.
by Friendly-Gur-121
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I sometimes store my potting soil mixes in totes. This happens every time. I’m not sure what it is, but I assume it’s fungi. I usually just mix it in and use it. Never had any issues.
If you don’t get mold in your compost then you’re probably doing something wrong. This is absolutely fine. Mix it in if you don’t like the look of it.
This is adorable.
Mold = decomposition = healthy living compost.
Keep it up and do some quick research on how soil is made, you’re on the right track.
It almost looks like mushroom mycelium
Yum!
It’s ALIVE!!!! Mold is a good sign 👌
The moldier, the better! Fungi are saprophytes and our friends.
Score