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"Paddy" wrote in message
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We are taking over an allotment plot soon that has been fallow
for a
year.
Which weeds can be added to the compost heap and which must be
excluded?
TIA
Paul.

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Paul reply-to is valid



Provided you build a proper compost pile with the right mix of
stuff
especially grass cuttings and horse manure if you can get it from
stables/livery yards etc then the compost pile will get hot enough
to
destroy any weeds /seeds

Best bet is to use pallets to make at least 2 bins
layer in grass cuttings , shredded prunings ,weeds,carboard,horse
manure,shredded paper ,veg peelings etc and then pour on a few
buckets of
"night water " cover with a layer of cardboard a layer of plastic
and a
peice of old carpet plus another pallet for the top .........in 3
months
turn the lot into the empty bin , turn again in another 3 months

cover and leave for 9 months and you should have wonderful compost


So we are looking at 6 to 9 months for the compost to reach maturity
ie
the growing season after next - 2006.
Any tips as to how to prepare the plot for the next season
organically?

Find out if your council produces compost from recycled waste and
acquire as much of it as you can manage.

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Franz