How to make Kudzu Compost

[ScottinAtlanta]

Folks, Kudzu, a legume vine, is rich in nitrogen, and acts as a turbo booster to heat up my compost pile. I add a batch every couple of weeks, turn well, and let it steam. Here is a photo essay on how to make it.

The six steps are:

1. Get your harvesting tool, and go cut some kudzu. Cut vines and leaves. Watch for snakes and bugs - both love the kudzu. The vine is easy to cut, and has no hairs or thorns to bother you. DON'T USE KUDZU THAT HAS BEEN SPRAYED WITH A HERBICIDE!
2. Get you a big pile of the leaves and vines. I use about 4-5 bushels at a time.
3. Mulch the kudzu in a shredder. I use a Craftsman chipper. Make sure you shred it well - it will want to revive and grow again if you don't.
4. The shredded kudzu - ready to compost.
5. Put it on your compost pile and mix it in. I add a little water to wet it at this stage. Not too much, just wet.
6. Sit back and wait for the heat.