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When it comes to composting pine needles, the best practice is to refrain from including them in a home compost pile. This recommendation is not related to acidity concerns, as fully composted pine needles are not acidic at all.
The primary reason for avoiding pine needles in composting is their extremely slow decomposition rate. The waxy outer coating of pine needles hinders their breakdown process, even when finely chopped. This significantly prolongs the time required to generate fresh compost.
Instead, it’s advisable to establish a separate pile dedicated solely to pine needles. While they will decompose slowly, this approach allows you to have a readily available supply for use wherever needed in your garden.
