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Hi
I seem to recall being informed that farmers use a herbicide on the tops of
potato's to stop any further top growth, and leave tubers in ground for
storage.
Is this still the practice?
Otherwise I cannot see any reason why peelings should not be composted.
Any information or further advice would be most appreciated.
My new compost bin Ecomax 330 is almost full and is steaming quite nicely
now.
I am lucky to have a steady supply of rabbit bedding and waste cleanings
including wood shavings, but when a layer of this is added I sprinkle the
layer with water and liquid plant food due to loss of nitrogen with wood
shavings .
Regards
Cineman



I think not using peelings in your compost is a belt and braces policy
designed to keep blight which may be on those peelings from being applied
to your potatoes next year with the compost. I do put peelings in mine,
but then I do not grow potatoes!
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Charlie Pridham, Gardening in Cornwall
www.roselandhouse.co.uk
Holders of national collections of Clematis viticella cultivars and
Lapageria rosea