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Can I still use my compost?

Discussion in 'Compost, Fertilisers & Recycling' started by borntobewild, Jun 23, 2020.

  1. borntobewild

    borntobewild Apprentice Gardener

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    I used to be a keen composter even though I never used it. Veg peelings, tea bags, shredded letters, dog hair, Guinea pig sawdust ect.
    For some reason I stopped using it about a year ago and today I decided to start doing it again but it was slightly dry and zero worm activity.

    Iv mixed it all up thouroughly with some Guinea pig sawdust and a hand full of grass clippings and watered it.

    Will it all work its self out over time and become healthy compost again or have I to get rid and start a new?
     
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    pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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    It will be ok, just keep it damp and let the microbes break it down.
    Sawdust can take a while though.
     
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      borntobewild Apprentice Gardener

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      It's ok iv no plans on using it :biggrin: I'm just a keen recycler.
      I keep saying I'm going to get an allotment but never do.

      I might have to limit how much sawdust I put in though
       
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