Planting in composted manure

Tomatoes are fine to compost. They affect the composting process dramatically. Nitrogen can come from fresh tomato fruit and plant parts, and when dried to crisp, old tomato plants provide carbon to your composting microorganisms.

If a home compost isn’t available, you can send your tomatoes to industrial composting facilities.

Food banks and shelters accept extra tomatoes still safe for human consumption.

How to plant with compost

Upcycling — instead of sending them to landfills — is another eco-friendly approach to make use of tomato scraps.

Successful composting of tomatoes will nourish your garden, and reduce carbon footprint and household waste that contributes to landfills.

Learn the nuances of processing tomato scraps, and other tips to avoid unexpected compost issues.

How to Compost Tomatoes

Tomatoes are kitchen staples used for a variety of recipes. For gardeners, tomato plants can linger beyond the end of the season, making them potential organic materials for composting. 

However, be aware of the risks that come with tomato scraps: acidic compost, possible

growing tomatoes in mushroom compost

growing tomatoes in pure compost