I've always assumed that mildew is just one of the many things that
helps the general breaking down into soil, and would therefore be an
asset rather than otherwise. But I may be completely wrong.

Gosh that is very interesting. Can you enlarge upon that please?

No! :-)
There's no logic behind my belief at all:-)

Other than mildew = mould = fungusy-thing = good

I've never noticed any adverse results from composting mildewed leaves.

Fungi ARE good for the soil.

Mary

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Kay Easton

Edward's earthworm page:
http://www.scarboro.demon.co.uk/edward/index.htm