Used compost

All my crops are in containers, grow bags, sacks etc; with a few in a raised bed.

This leaves me wondering about how to use the used compost.

Yesterday I tipped out a grow sack of potatoes. Questions - can I put the potato leaves/stalks in my composter? Can I use the used compost to dig into border to improve the soil (not currently used for crops, just garden borders)? Wasn't sure if this can increase the risk of blight - maybe I am confused.

Is there any used compost I can use again having fed it with a 'miracle grow' type product? Growing the usual, carrots. Onions, toms, courgettes, broccoli, chilli's, peppers, melons, BNS, sprouts, beetroot, mangetout and various peas and beans.

My garden isn't big enough to use up all the used compost.

Thanks in advance. I am loving this time of year - you literally watch the garden grow. I am starting to think about next year already!

 

If you've not had the blight then you can compost the potato leaves, if you have then they're best burnt.

No harm putting used compost on the flower beds, unless you've had the blight and you've got anything from the Solenacea family in there.

You could feed and re use, just don't grow the same things in the same bags

 

Ta. Very helpful.

 

Why are you in pain?

 

Oh. Sorry to hear that. Hope this warmer weather is easing the pain. Take care.