Topic: compost

[jordsbabe]

Not sure if this is the correct place to post, so apologies.  When i planted my bean seeds earlier this year some of them failed miserably, however i notice the ones that failed, the compost had turned green! is this normal?

[manicscousers]

our compost goes green if it gets too damp, not sure if that's why though  :)

[calendula]

sounds like you might have a drainage problem and the plants rotted - might need a good dig over and incorporate some quality compost or manure at some point

[PurpleHeather]

Green does imply that there is algae forming from too much moisture.

Beans are usually thirsty but will rot if there is too much wet too soon.

[jordsbabe]

Thank you for that, i went away last week on a course and left family to water my plants, perhaps they were a little over zealous!!!! Can't fault them though!!!  ::)