Q.composting
Can I put clay soil, old soil, or potting soil from pots into my compost?

Alisma
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Answered on September 14, 2016
Yes, as long as the soils have not had diseased plants growing in them in the last few years. Soil will help add beneficial microbes to your compost pile. Here is more information on making compost mixes:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/ingredients/browns-greens-compost.htm
Soil can be added as up to 1/4 of the compost pile, with the rest divided between "green" and "brown" material.
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