Do Composted Leaves Need To Be Supplemented?

I have actively been composting my leaves in the fall for a couple years now, so I’m beginning to produce some beautiful looking compost/soil. It is composed almost entirely of leaves, however – lots of oak and maple, primarily. My question is: is this beautiful looking/smelling compost likely to be deficient in nitrogen or other micronutrients, and/or is its pH likely to be too low (acidic) because of the predominance of oak leaves? THANKS in advance, Joe

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#1 Comment By BushDoctor On 05/31/2023 @ 9:18 am

Using, only, one or a few types of leaves will need to be supplemented, unfortunately. You can test your compost with testing kits, or your can have your local extension service do it.

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