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Chatting => Equipment Shed => Topic started by: Ma Lowe on February 28, 2014, 00:24

Title: Compost sieve
Post by: Ma Lowe on February 28, 2014, 00:24: Don't know if that's what they call them but I have been looking for a small 5" ish sieve for sieving compost on top of seeds but can't seem to find one anywhere. Does anyone know where I might find one please.

Ma x
Title: Re: Compost sieve
Post by: surbie100 on February 28, 2014, 06:56: garden sieve, potting sieve or a riddle if that helps.

Can't see a small one either but there are lots available on fleabay: http://www.ebay.co.uk/bhp/garden-sieve (http://www.ebay.co.uk/bhp/garden-sieve)
Title: Re: Compost sieve
Post by: snowdrops on February 28, 2014, 07:00: W@lk's & the like usually have them at this time of year
Title: Re: Compost sieve
Post by: archibtbm on February 28, 2014, 07:54: I use an old tea strainer which I got from money of those ££££ shops
Title: Re: Compost sieve
Post by: Ma Lowe on February 28, 2014, 08:43: Quote from: archibtbm on February 28, 2014, 07:54
I use an old tea strainer which I got from money of those ££££ shops

I tried that but the soil took ages to go through lol

I will have a a look in wilkos and search fleabag again.

Thank you
Title: Re: Compost sieve
Post by: cadalot on February 28, 2014, 09:02: Cheaper at Wilkinsons than ebay as you get two small plastic tools and seed planter and a small plastic sieve.
Title: Re: Compost sieve
Post by: grendel on February 28, 2014, 20:01: asdas have bucket top sized sieves for £2.50 each (just got one). 3/8" (10mm )ish holes
Grendel
Title: Re: Compost sieve
Post by: gypsy on February 28, 2014, 22:28: Quote from: cadalot on February 28, 2014, 09:02
Cheaper at Wilkinsons than ebay as you get two small plastic tools and seed planter and a small plastic sieve.
I have that one but could not remember where I got it from, the seive is a really good size, and dthe other bits come in handy too.
Title: Re: Compost sieve
Post by: 3 allotments on February 28, 2014, 22:42: There is this one http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Potting-Shed-Gift-Set-Riddle-Pot-Tamper-Dibber-hand-made-Britain-beechwood-/261124873792?pt=UK_Home_Garden_GardenEquipment_HandTools_SM&var=&hash=item3ccc415e40
Title: Re: Compost sieve
Post by: cadalot on March 01, 2014, 07:23: Quote from: 3 allotments on February 28, 2014, 22:42
There is this one http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Potting-Shed-Gift-Set-Riddle-Pot-Tamper-Dibber-hand-made-Britain-beechwood-/261124873792?pt=UK_Home_Garden_GardenEquipment_HandTools_SM&var=&hash=item3ccc415e40

Wilkinsons for under £3 :) or that one at £40 ??? I know which one I would go for :nowink:
Title: Re: Compost sieve
Post by: grendel on March 01, 2014, 08:10: for finer stuff I use the top section of an old steamer, with about 3mm holes (1/8") works well as long as the soil is fairly dry.
Grendel
Title: Re: Compost sieve
Post by: Ma Lowe on March 04, 2014, 22:43: Quote from: 3 allotments on February 28, 2014, 22:42
There is this one http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Potting-Shed-Gift-Set-Riddle-Pot-Tamper-Dibber-hand-made-Britain-beechwood-/261124873792?pt=UK_Home_Garden_GardenEquipment_HandTools_SM&var=&hash=item3ccc415e40

Very nice and exactly what i am looking for but £40?? ???
Title: Re: Compost sieve
Post by: snowdrops on March 05, 2014, 07:59: You could try second hand shops/ car boots for an old one like that.
Title: Re: Compost sieve
Post by: Ma Lowe on March 05, 2014, 10:27: Quote from: snowdrops on March 05, 2014, 07:59
You could try second hand shops/ car boots for an old one like that.

I was thinking the same. We are off to Cornwall in 2 weeks so will scout all the shops then good excuse to go shopping :lol:
Title: Re: Compost sieve
Post by: 8doubles on March 05, 2014, 15:26: I use the mesh front from an old electric fan or a maggot riddle for really fine compost.
If you have a decent fishing tackle shop nearby it may be worth a look. :)