Mould in your compost

Learn more about what different coloured moulds in your compost mean.

Mouldy compost

The colour of mould (typically green black, white or pink) is typically determined by the type of material on which it feeds and the climate and region its found.

White mould

White mould in compost is nothing to worry about! White mould is common and usually found on particles of wood in compost. The white mould in a hot compost is a very good sign that compo...

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