Can I compost Russian Vine clippings?

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  1. realmojo

    realmojo Apprentice Gardener

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    Hi everyone and please excuse my ignorance as this is my first gardening query. After reading elsewhere on the forum about climbers I have just found out the plant that covers two sides of my garden is the dreaded "Russian Vine". I have cut it right back and bagged up the clippings but am unsure whether or not I can compost them for fear of them growing in my dalek style compost bin.
    Any advice would be more than welcome as I blunder through trying to make a little green space for my better half and myself.
    Once again, thanks.
     
  2. pete

    pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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    If its not too woody I cant see why not.:)

    Chop it up as small as you can.
     
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    realmojo Apprentice Gardener

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    Thanks Pete, I had visions of my new compost bin becoming a lump of vine covered garden furniture lol. Cant think this will be my last pointless question so bear with me. This site is the best thing to happen to my garden already so many thanks to the hosts and all who contribute with their combined wisdom.

    Cheers :lollol:
     
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    pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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    There are some, me included, who would say (having had a Russian vine in my garden - once) that the very best thing you could do with it would be to compost it! :lollol:
     
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    Must admit I would tend to donate it to the local authority recycling bin!
    John
     
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    realmojo Apprentice Gardener

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    Lol, Thanks for the comments John and Fidgets mum, after reading elsewhere on the forum about the dreaded "mile a minute" I think you could have made two very good suggestions. :gnthb:
     
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