diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_crimson/init.lua b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_crimson/init.lua
index f5b23b3fce..2132373519 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_crimson/init.lua
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_crimson/init.lua
@@ -258,7 +258,7 @@ minetest.register_node("mcl_crimson:nether_sprouts", {
 	paramtype = "light",
 	walkable = false,
 	buildable_to = true,
-	groups = {dig_immediate=3,vines=1,dig_by_water=1,destroy_by_lava_flow=1,dig_by_piston=1,deco_block=1, shearsy = 1},
+	groups = {dig_immediate=3,vines=1,dig_by_water=1,destroy_by_lava_flow=1,dig_by_piston=1,deco_block=1,shearsy=1,compostability=50},
 	sounds = mcl_sounds.node_sound_leaves_defaults(),
 	selection_box = {
 		type = "fixed",