In the right conditions, 3-6 months. It will take 1-2 years for a whole potato to decompose from its original form.
The foul smell of rotting potatoes in the kitchen is caused by the release of gases such as hydrogen sulfide and ammonia as the potatoes decompose. These gases are produced by the breakdown of organic matter in the potatoes, leading to the unpleasant odor.
Yes, you can compost potatoes in your compost pile. Potatoes are a good source of organic material that can break down and enrich the compost with nutrients. Just make sure to chop them into smaller pieces to help them decompose faster.
Stinky potatoes emit a strong odor due to the presence of certain compounds called volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that are released as the potatoes start to decompose. These compounds, such as sulfur-containing compounds, are responsible for the unpleasant smell associated with rotting potatoes.
Potatoes
Yes, sweet potatoes can be composted. They are a great addition to a compost pile as they break down easily and add nutrients to the soil. Just make sure to chop them into smaller pieces before adding them to the compost to help them decompose faster.
Potatoes are native to the Andes Mountains in South America. A curious fact of culinary history is that there were no potatoes in Europe before the late 15th century. When potatoes are boiled, (a basic cooking method used in primitive cultures) the potatoes easily decompose in the water after a time. In fact, when making mashed potatoes, care must be taken not to overcook the mash. Chances are good that mashed potatoes (or something very much like them) were first eaten by the forebears of the indigenous Aymara and Inca people [who kept no surviving records of such trivia] in the Andes, millennia before Columbus.It's believed that Antoine Parmentier, a physician, was the first to make mashed potatoes, in a 1771 competition held in France.
Decompose.
anything will decompose if it has air
no they will not decompose
rot
Yes. When they die, they decompose.
Um, termites decompose wood, flies decompose dead animals and waste, and worms decompose waste and turn it into dirt