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Old 07-05-2004, 10:08 PM
Brian
 
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Default Composting nasties suchas couch grass

Couch grass ['twitch'] should not be composted. Leave it to dry and then
burn it. Docks similarly, though many seem to believe that it can grow from
its ashes!! Very few things need burning but these and Bindweed are
exceptions.
Best Wishes Brian.
"Broadback" wrote in message
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I don't know a lot, but I do know that it is undesirable to put weeds
like couch grass into a compost bin, as they will survive and grow when
the compost is spread.
I have read here that they can be "drowned" and then composted, how long
do they need to be submersed? Also if they are young freshly seeded, as
opposed to root spread is it safe to compost them then?
TIA
John
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