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Thanks very much. That's great advice. I will tackle it when I'm feeling brave!

 

How long does bought compost last for? If I have a few bags left over this year would they still be good for using in spring next year?

 

I still use them but store them under cover.

 

Got some miracle gro multi purpose from home bargains, shredded wood fibre and stinks of ammonia. Might be OK for potting on but I got it for seed starting. Tried sowing some salads in it anyway

 

I think we have reached to point where multipurpose compost isn't anymore.

For delicate seeds I think you might be better using a proper seed compost these days, or maybe put the multi though a sieve.

 

Will be adding a bag of burning peat to my coal order this year.
Has anyone tried using it ?
I'm thinking it's basically the same as horticultural peat just brick hard and dry.
Leave it out in the rain for a while and see how it crumbles.
Might be be a great way to get peat and mix it with some homemade compost and Bingo!
Or I could be barking up the wrong tree with this idea

 

Almost certainly, if you keep them frost-free. Unfortunately, it is not possible to know how long the seller might have had the stock before you bought it, but I have never had trouble storing over one winter at home.

 

Yes, I try to get some in Sept. Only had a problem once. Opened the bag in spring and found a million compost flies infesting it.

Of course, with all the peat-free stuff seeming to be very variable in quality, I suppose age might start to matter. We will have to see.

 

Where are you going to get it, @shiney ... cos I would like some too.

 

I can get good compost from the mill along the road @ViewAhead . It's always superb, and has a peat content, but is supposedly sustainably resourced. It might be from the water purification process as I believe that's one way it can be produced.
Mother Earth is the name of it, but I don't know if it's readily available. I bought one bag this year as I've been re using and reviving existing material as much as possible.

I agree about that Miracle Gro stuff @Hanglow. I've had it from B&Q but the own brand stuff from there is far better.

 

Thanks, @shiney. Just calculated the shipping cost for 3 bags!

Still ... might be worth it to have some decent stuff. If it's good enough for the plants at Shiney Towers ...