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« on: January 26, 2008, 21:32 »
I would like to know if I can I use the compost that the worms in my wormery have produced in its original form to sow vegetables seeds in, or does it need to be mixed with something else.

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« Reply #1 on: January 26, 2008, 21:35 »
In general. completed worm compost is too rich for seeds.  I suggest mixing along these lines :

equal parts garden soil, worm compost and coarse sand

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« Reply #2 on: January 26, 2008, 21:42 »
Brilliant. Thank you W G.  that is just what I was hoping to hear, I don’t really want to have to buy compost if I have the means to make it myself.

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« Reply #3 on: January 26, 2008, 21:44 »
Some might sterlise but I never bother

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« Reply #4 on: January 26, 2008, 21:48 »
How would I sterilise the compost?
I have a flame gun would that be useful?

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« Reply #5 on: January 26, 2008, 21:52 »
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I have a flame gun would that be useful?
Deffo no - it will destroy humus content.

Microwave oven is easiest but I wouldn't bother unless you know your soil has clubroot or whiterot.

I take the view that sterlised soil will simply get re-colonised by something and will have no soil fauna to resist.

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« Reply #6 on: January 26, 2008, 21:56 »
Thank you. I will do as you say and just leave it un-sterilised.



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