Topic: should I put manky mushrooms on my compost heap

[busy_lizzie]

My OH, who prides himself on his compost making skills, found some old mushrooms I was about to bin. He said I should pit them on his compost heap but I'm sure Monty Don warned me off this idea, what with spores, fungi etc. Any Views from the experts out there?

[gavin]

I put them on the compost heap - never had a crop yet, but no harm in hopng :)

All best - Gavin

[philcooper]

If it's organic, you can compost it.

The worst that can happen is that you have a crop of mushrooms

Phil

[aquilegia]

I put them in. Never had a problem.

THe only time I've had mushrooms growing in the garden was when they grew out of the manure I mixed in!

[wardy]

Get them in there  ;D

[busy_lizzie]

Thanks to everyone who answered.  I concede defeat and will bow to all your advice. From now on all manky mushrooms will go on the compost.  ;D busy_lizzie