What’s the best way to dispose of fallen fruit? Should we use a container or a composter?
Fruit drop is something that affects a lot of gardens, orchards and allotments. Dealing with fruit that’s fallen under trees is a real challenge and it’s important to handle it properly. So the question is, what’s the best way to get rid of fallen fruit? Find out how to get rid of it.
As the seasons change, you might notice an increase in naturally fallen fruit under the trees. It’s not unusual to see apples, pears and plums lying on the grass in orchards and gardens. It’s probably best not to leave them under the trees or to throw them away. So, how should this be done correctly?
Where do you throw away fallen fruit? Certainly not in the regular bin
It’s fair to say that fallen fruit from trees is a bit of a puzzle for many gardeners. If you leave them on the ground, they can also reduce the pH level of the soil. However, there’s no need to worry about this as the effect will be pretty minimal.
The bigger issue is rotting fruit debris, which can lead to fungal diseases that affect the tree and the remaining fruit. The main issue is powdery mildew or monilial fruit rot, which is best avoided by removing the fruit drop from under the trees.
It’s important to collect fallen fruit carefully so it doesn’t lie around under the trees and pose a risk. The question is, how do we do it right? Above all, it’s important to do this for the trees, the harvest and the environment, and in line with the regulations.
Throwing away fallen fruit. Is a bin or a composter better?
Fallen fruit can be a bit of a hassle, but there are ways to deal with it. It’s simply a matter of knowing how to handle it. If you want to get rid of fallen fruit quickly, whether it’s mouldy or not, you can dispose of it as green waste. In this case, they should go in the bio-waste bin.
One of the best and most environmentally friendly ways to get rid of fallen fruit is to compost it. Fruit is a great source of nutrients that can be turned into compost. It’s worth noting that rotten and diseased fruit isn’t suitable for composting as it can cause further infections when used as fertiliser.
If you don’t have a composter and you’ve got rotten fallen fruit, the best thing to do is throw it away in a bio-waste bin. These go through a special disposal process. Just a heads-up: don’t dispose of fallen fruit in mixed waste or in containers other than those for bio-waste.
