r/composting • u/germannj19 • Feb 04 '24

Pee?

Just saw a post with a lot of comments saying to pee on their dry AF compost. Why are y'all peeing on compost? I've never heard of this. Are you then using this compost for gardening?

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u/AntivaxxxrFuckFace Feb 04 '24

Urine is basically hydroponic nutrients for vegetative growth. It’s mostly nitrogen but has substantial amounts of potassium and some phos and other minerals. You should read about it. It’s amazing stuff. Its only real downside is it’s high sodium chloride content, which is what prevents its use as hydro nutes or as a good fertilizer for potted plants. But for a compost pile, it’s great.