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Old 17-03-2008, 06:36 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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On 17 Mar, 17:51, K wrote:
Bashy writes



Hi,


Can someone tell me, does compost go off?
I bought a 75 litre bag of west advanced plus multi purpose last year
and opened it.
Hardley any of it was used (just a pot's worth at the end of the
summer).
I've just had a look at it and it doesn't look right!!


Any idea's?
Should I just dump it?


Sometimes the top can dry out or pick up a surface mould. Skim off the
top few inches and have another look. If you're happy with that, then
use that (if it were me I'd use it all).

--
Kay


Tip it into a barrow and break it up and mix in some extra fertalizer.
The compost won't "Go off" but the fertilizer will loose its value.
Us it for potting on larger plants/shrubs. or for tubs
David Hill
Abacus Nurseries