Composting

Question

Will adding alfalfa meal to my leaves in the compost bin add the nitrogen I need to get the pile cooking? I am heavy on carbon because of the leaves, but lack “green stuff.”

Answer 1

Yes, you can use Alfalfa Meal as an activator.
Here are some links with more information.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/basics/heating-up-compost-pile.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/ingredients/browns-greens-compost.htm
http://www.homecompostingmadeeasy.com/compostactivator.html