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Is it OK to place coffee bags in my compost bin?

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Coffee grounds are a good source of slow-release nitrogen, when spread around the base of your plants. Coffee grounds contain about 2% nitrogen, small amounts of phosphorous and plenty of organic matter. Some brands of bag will be slower to rot than others.

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