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Q.Home Made Compost

Zone DN4 7JH | oxleymary42 added on June 28, 2020 | Answered

If I sieve my compost can I use it for growing seeds?

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BushDoctor
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Answered on July 1, 2020

No, it will contain too much nutrients. You will want to start with a seed starting mix with low nutrient content to avoid burning the young plants.

Once they are established, then you can move them to a half compost, half potting mix blend.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/planting-in-pure-compost.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/seeds/soilless-seed-mix-info.htm

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