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Grass seed in garden compost

Jim_Hodge · 2023-08-14 18:44:09

I've successfully made my own compost for decades but this year I have grass sprouting anywhere I spread the last lot. I don't put much grass clippings in the compost mix but obviously there was seed included in some of the mowings. It's never been an issue before. The compost was well broken down and seemed absolutely…

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14-08-2023 7:44pm

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Jim_Hodge

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I've successfully made my own compost for decades but this year I have grass sprouting anywhere I spread the last lot. I don't put much grass clippings in the compost mix but obviously there was seed included in some of the mowings. It's never been an issue before. The compost was well broken down and seemed absolutely ready for use. What could I have done to ensure any seed was no longer viable?

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