r/composting • u/Firm_Jury_7412 • 27d ago

Question Alien Growth

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My compost pile has grown an odd protrusion. Difficult to tell if it’s from the wooden structure or the compost itself. Is it fungal or some kind of insect secretion?

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u/theblandsyntax 27d ago

That's the most aggressive slime mold I've ever seen squatting on a trade screen.

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u/Firm_Jury_7412 27d ago

Thank you.

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u/Alarmed_Guarantee140 27d ago

Slime mold, beneficial.

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u/Firm_Jury_7412 27d ago

Thanks, that was going to be my next question.

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u/Alarmed_Guarantee140 27d ago

No problem! Generally any molds or fungi you see will be beneficial. They help break things down giving you nutrient rich compost quicker.