a compost question

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metalkitten

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a compost question
« on: November 11, 2010, 09:43 »
After lifting my frost-bitten winter potatoes, I will have three large barrels worth of compost.  I know you aren't supposed to replant potatoes where they've already grown, so I won't put potatoes back in - but can the compost be reused for growing other veg - or even for flowers?
Or does growing spuds in it make it unusable again?
Sorry if this is a dumb question...
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bigben

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Re: a compost question
« Reply #1 on: November 11, 2010, 09:54 »
should be fine for growing stuff in the spring. Perhaps add a bit of growmore of chicken poo before you plant. You could do salads or if the pots are big enough put a few canes and grow french beans.

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Re: a compost question
« Reply #2 on: November 11, 2010, 09:55 »
Aces - thanks for the advice.  I really didn't want to have to just get rid of it!

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Re: a compost question
« Reply #3 on: November 12, 2010, 18:55 »
Don't grow tomatoes in it.their closely related

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Re: a compost question
« Reply #4 on: November 12, 2010, 19:39 »
I heard somewhere, quite possible this site, that you cant put strawberries in soil/compost that has had potatoes growing in it, im not sure why though :unsure:
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Re: a compost question
« Reply #5 on: November 15, 2010, 10:21 »
I'll bear that in mind - thanks.  :)


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