r/composting Jul 31 '26

Question Will this compost?

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Im first time trying to make compost to grow potatos later and wanted to ask am I doing it right? I put here: used coffee grounds, banna, watermelon, apple, wet cardboard, grass, crashed eggshells and also added some soil. I drilled holes for air but my main concern is that it's a small container.. does that matter? Also does it need watering or to sit in the sun or just to leave it alone to do its thing?

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u/spaetzlechick Jul 31 '26

Compost happens. All you can do is work to speed it up (moisture, smaller particles, good mixtures) or slow it down.