Can I compost......

Discussion in 'Compost, Fertilisers & Recycling' started by Sheal, Aug 26, 2012.

  1. Sheal

    Sheal Total Gardener

    Joined:
    Feb 2, 2011
    Messages:
    36,186
    Gender:
    Female
    Location:
    Dingwall, Ross-shire
    Ratings:
    +54,664
    Can I compost Nicotiana please. :)
     
    Sheal, Aug 26, 2012
    #1 Quote in Conversation
  2. ARMANDII

    ARMANDII Low Flying Administrator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jan 12, 2019
    Messages:
    48,096
    Gender:
    Male
    Ratings:
    +100,844
    Why not???? It's not poisonous so I can't see why you couldn't compost it......I've put worse on!!!!:heehee:
     
    ARMANDII, Aug 26, 2012
    #2 Quote in Conversation
  3. JWK

    JWK Gardener Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jun 3, 2008
    Messages:
    32,622
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Surrey
    Ratings:
    +50,470
    I have done in the past and lived to tell the tale, can't think of any reason not to?
     
    JWK, Aug 26, 2012
    #3 Quote in Conversation
  4. Sheal

    Sheal Total Gardener

    Joined:
    Feb 2, 2011
    Messages:
    36,186
    Gender:
    Female
    Location:
    Dingwall, Ross-shire
    Ratings:
    +54,664
    Thanks guys, I was thinking about the nicotine 'side' of these plants. :scratch: :)
     
    Sheal, Aug 26, 2012
    #4 Quote in Conversation
  5. ARMANDII

    ARMANDII Low Flying Administrator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jan 12, 2019
    Messages:
    48,096
    Gender:
    Male
    Ratings:
    +100,844
    Well, that would just mean that your compost heap would start to smoke when it got hot, Sheal!!!:lunapic 130165696578242 5:
     
    • Like Like x 2
      ARMANDII, Aug 26, 2012
      #5 Quote in Conversation
    Loading...
    Similar Threads - compost
    1. orbitingstar

      First proper compost heap - looks ok?

      orbitingstar, Dec 9, 2024, in forum: Compost, Fertilisers & Recycling
      Replies:
      6
      Views:
      358
      fairygirl
      Dec 10, 2024
    2. Engelbert

      Big clumps of worms in compost (especially around the lid)

      Engelbert, Dec 4, 2024, in forum: Compost, Fertilisers & Recycling
      Replies:
      26
      Views:
      1,086
      Escarpment
      Dec 18, 2024 at 6:23 PM
    3. ClematisDbee

      Ericaceous compost and daffodils

      ClematisDbee, Nov 22, 2024, in forum: Container Gardening
      Replies:
      23
      Views:
      900
      fairygirl
      Nov 25, 2024
    4. hi2u_uk

      What are these yellow pellets in my compost?

      hi2u_uk, Nov 14, 2024, in forum: Gardening Discussions
      Replies:
      4
      Views:
      451
      fairygirl
      Nov 15, 2024
    5. latimer

      Potatoes - compost from containers

      latimer, Oct 27, 2024, in forum: NEW Gardeners !
      Replies:
      7
      Views:
      456
      latimer
      Oct 28, 2024

    Share This Page

    1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
      By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
      Accept Learn More...
      Dismiss Notice