tomatoes compost bin

Discussion in 'Compost, Fertilisers & Recycling' started by sharon, Aug 31, 2006.

  1. sharon

    sharon Gardener

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    When the tomatoes have all finished and also the courgettes whilst i am at it, can i put the whole plants into the compost bin.
     
  2. Liz

    Liz Gardener

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    Yes, as long as you have not had any signs of tomato blight! Some people don't compost tomatoes and other vine fruit, but as long as it is disease free, any vegetable matter is good.
     
  3. sharon

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    Thanks, no i think i have been lucky this year and the plants have remained really healthy.
     
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