Time to publish results of the second coffee grounds survey posted onto Ground to Ground.
The question is – How do you use spent coffee grounds?
- 41% add to compost
- 33% add directly to soil
- 19% worm farm
- 3% animal feed
- 2% mix in water
- 2% other (1% used in no-dig vegie garden, 1% top of house plants)
Analysis of the Survey Results
I’m a bit surprised that you add coffee grounds directly into the soil more often than in the worm farm.
Earthworms love coffee grounds and they will not only help create a huge population, but conditions within the worm farm will improve, with an end product of rich and potent vermicast, perfect for making worm team.
I would be interested to hear from the 3 people that are using coffee grounds as an animal feed. Scattered within the limited amount of literature for used coffee grounds are references to them being used in this way, and there is no reason why this couldn’t still be practiced in the field.
And no surprises with the top choice – adding coffee grounds to compost. This is a great way to create a heap of new soil for little to no cost.
Thank you to all of you that took part in this survey, and hope you continue to share your experiences and knowledge for the benefit of everyone who visits the site.
And if you have not yet had some input into this important question – here it is!
- 8 Steps to Worm Composting (urbanfig.wordpress.com)
- How To: Build a Compost Bin (groundtoground.org)
- Thank you for collecting used coffee grounds in 2011 (groundtoground.org)