Using Spent Grains As Mulch?

[Trough Lolly]

Thanks for the info folks...
Well, fearing the worst, I started to remove the grains from the pots and discovered worms merrily burrowing through the lower decomposing layers! The grains are being broken down and I decided to leave the rotted material as is and simply scrape off the dry upper layer, and leave in a pile next to the pots, mixed up with some soil to help decompose the grains. Once they've turned to compost, I'll use them as nutrient to eventually go back into the pots.

Good God, Kenny! :blink:
Chooks in Farrer Heights! How positively domestic!
We nearly got tossed out of Hawkesbury Cresent for not owning an imported vehicle!!

Bro Battler... B)

 

[doglet]

..... I started to remove the grains from the pots and discovered worms merrily burrowing through the lower decomposing layers

Worms in pots - I always thought this was a no no?

I put the spent grains onto a bare patch in the backyard for the birds to pick over. Fermenter sediment is just chucked onto the lawn with no problems.

 

[Hubby]

Yep, chooks are the best composting machines for spent grain ... it's so simple ... IN (water + grain + heat) = OUT1 (wort) + OUT2 (chook eggs + chook poo)

 

[Guest Lurker]

Fermenter sediment is just chucked onto the lawn with no problems.

I know I keep going on about this, but for anyone who isnt aware, hops are toxic to dogs. So if there is a fair whack of hops at the bottom of the kettle or at the bottom of the fermenter, best not to chuck it where the dog can be attracted by the sweet malt and eat it.

My grain, kettle residue, fermenter residue go in the vege garden, covered with a bit of soil, fenced off from the dogs. Grows good tomatoes.

 

[doglet]

Good point - GL. No dogs at my house so everything is safe.