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Title: Used veg. compost
Post by: gtm41658 on June 04, 2008, 13:07:16
hi gang...what do you do with compost that has been used to start seeds off in. I have several bucket loads at the moment and am loath to throw it away..can you start other seeds off in it or put it over the ground and dig in or what?

gerry
Title: Re: Used veg. compost
Post by: davyw1 on June 04, 2008, 13:26:58
I store it in a bin and then use it for carrot and parsnip mix next season.
Title: Re: Used veg. compost
Post by: Drive-by abuser on June 04, 2008, 13:34:21
throw it away!!!!!!..........don't use language like that again, get more seeds on the go, it's only June. Sorted.
Title: Re: Used veg. compost
Post by: STEVEB on June 04, 2008, 15:17:28
Quote from: Drive-by abuser on June 04, 2008, 13:34:21
throw it away!!!!!!..........don't use language like that again, get more seeds on the go, it's only June. Sorted.

Sacriligous language!!  I put mine on flower borders in the garden,im a self confessed hoarder you never know what may come in handy one day.I just wish i had some transport,when i see all those lovely skips to dip into!!
Title: Re: Used veg. compost
Post by: cornykev on June 04, 2008, 16:34:18
Put it back on the soil.  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Used veg. compost
Post by: Chris Graham on June 04, 2008, 20:23:52
I use it to build up my veggie plot as its got quite a bit of clay it helps drainage.
Title: Re: Used veg. compost
Post by: redimp on June 04, 2008, 21:48:40
Quote from: davyw1 on June 04, 2008, 13:26:58
I store it in a bin and then use it for carrot and parsnip mix next season.
I mix my carrot seed with it then rake it into the bed that I am groing carrots in - it thins them out for me - but then they still grown in clumps ::)
Title: Re: Used veg. compost
Post by: manicscousers on June 04, 2008, 21:59:12
I mulch up the beans and sweetcorn with it  ;D
Title: Re: Used veg. compost
Post by: antipodes on June 05, 2008, 09:54:03
I shove it in the compost bin, but mostly it ends up just raked around teh new plants.
Title: Re: Used veg. compost
Post by: Peapods on June 05, 2008, 17:54:07
I add fertiliser and reuse it, or I put carrots in it  ;D
Title: Re: Used veg. compost
Post by: kt. on June 05, 2008, 20:08:24
Goes in the compost bin if it is looking a bit rough.  If it looks like it will last, then I sow more seeds.  Occassionally it gets thrown over the flower beds.