Q&A – Will black walnut juglone dissipate after a year of composting?
Question:
Will black walnut juglone dissipate after a year of composting?
Answer:
Yes it will. Gardener Peter Richards explains that juglone is most concentrated in the roots, there is only a little in the leaves. After about 6 months of composting, the juglone is broken down and the compost can be used with other plants.
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Will black walnut juglone dissipate after a year of composting?
Answer:
Yes it will. Gardener Peter Richards explains that juglone is most concentrated in the roots, there is only a little in the leaves. After about 6 months of composting, the juglone is broken down and the compost can be used with other plants.
Related Videos:
Starting a Compost Pile
Can I compost my treated lawn?
Related Resources:
Landscaping and Gardening Around Walnuts and Other Juglone Producing Plants
Black Walnut Toxicity