Pine needle, also called pinnace , is a dry material that is difficult to decompose if it is not mixed with other materials within the composter .
The composition of the leaves of the different types of pine that exist does not vary much, therefore, the composting of these leaves is the same for all.
The best way to compose the pinnace is to do it in small quantities and always mixing it with kitchen or grass scraps. Mixing with remains containing 70% water will make the composting process of this material simple.
In the gardens where there is grass under the pines, the same mower is responsible for crushing and mixing the two materials.
In cases of strong wind, when the garden is too full of pinnace, it is not necessary to deposit it all at once inside the composter, because, then, the composting process stops. What can be done is to store a part to light the fireplace or barbecue and then deposit the ashes in the composter .
