Recycling spent compost
Hi,
just checking whilst on the subject of compost heaps etc. We grow a lot of annual plants (including vegetables) in pots and tubs. Each year we discard the compost and replace it with new. Usually the old compost gets chucked somewhere on the borders to 'improve' the soil, but ISTM that it would work quite well if mixed with grass cuttings and other such stuff in a compost heap.. Presumably: (a) It would help break up the heap and encourage rotting. (b) the heat would kill any nasties left in the compost after a year outside in a pot. Any reason not to do this? TIA Dave R -- |
Recycling spent compost
"David W.E. Roberts" wrote in message ... Hi, just checking whilst on the subject of compost heaps etc. We grow a lot of annual plants (including vegetables) in pots and tubs. Each year we discard the compost and replace it with new. Usually the old compost gets chucked somewhere on the borders to 'improve' the soil, but ISTM that it would work quite well if mixed with grass cuttings and other such stuff in a compost heap.. Presumably: (a) It would help break up the heap and encourage rotting. (b) the heat would kill any nasties left in the compost after a year outside in a pot. Any reason not to do this? I can't think of any. We put ours in the compost or dig it in the borders or whatever. What's nearest? Steve |
Recycling spent compost
shazzbat wrote:
"David W.E. Roberts" wrote in message ... Hi, just checking whilst on the subject of compost heaps etc. We grow a lot of annual plants (including vegetables) in pots and tubs. Each year we discard the compost and replace it with new. Usually the old compost gets chucked somewhere on the borders to 'improve' the soil, but ISTM that it would work quite well if mixed with grass cuttings and other such stuff in a compost heap.. Presumably: (a) It would help break up the heap and encourage rotting. (b) the heat would kill any nasties left in the compost after a year outside in a pot. Any reason not to do this? I can't think of any. We put ours in the compost or dig it in the borders or whatever. What's nearest? I kept a load from last year and am now trying to grow carrots in it. My theory is that they don't like soil with a lot of nutrients in it, so old compost should be good. Well, we'll see in a few months! |
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