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Title: clubroot and compost heap
Post by: Bazial on April 02, 2008, 09:26:50

I have clubroot on part of my allotment ,so is it allright to put the leaves of my cabbages and other greens on the compost heap as long as the roots are broken off and put in dustbin.

Title: Re: clubroot and compost heap
Post by: manicscousers on April 02, 2008, 13:23:39

hiya, bazial..welcome to the site, sorry, can't help with your query, no doubt someone will be along soon ;D

Title: Re: clubroot and compost heap
Post by: goodlife on April 02, 2008, 14:08:31

Yes,..it is allright, but as you chop your cabbages leave a bit of stem with the roots to be distroyed..just to be on the safe side...you could also make a little fire and burn the roots...

Title: Re: clubroot and compost heap
Post by: goodlife on April 02, 2008, 14:10:31

...and put the ash into compost bin...no waste and the ash is good for your compost.. ;D

Title: Re: clubroot and compost heap
Post by: Bazial on April 03, 2008, 08:38:00

Thanks Goodlife :)

Title: Re: clubroot and compost heap
Post by: Fork on April 03, 2008, 08:53:46

I read that plant materials suffering from soil-borne diseases such as clubroot should not be added to a compost heap.

However,it did not stipulate what it meant by "plant materials"

If in doubt....leave it out.

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