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Produce => Pests & Diseases => Topic started by: plotstoeat on October 26, 2018, 13:17:48
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I have riddled some of my home made compost but it will contain lots of beasties. Can't really be bothered sterilizing it unless someone can tell me an easy way
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but it will contain lots of beasties.
By beasties you you mean 'nasties' such as vine weevil grubs,slugs & snails or do you mean 'common or garden' beasties (pardon the pun) such as worms, wood lice etc?
If you mean the latter then I see no problem I have a habit of using this type of 'used compost' for just general potting up and usually it is OK.
Having said that; I would never use it for seed sowing or propagation I would always use new (supposedly sterile) compost!
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I use the microwave! 2 litres at a time for 5 minutes then spread out on a tray till cold and use for seed germination. Works for me!
Tricia :wave:
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Just spread it out and let the birds have pick over it.
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Just spread it out and let the birds have pick over it.
I like this idea as it involves little effort ans feeds the birds. Interesting replies.