Q.Home Made Compost
If I sieve my compost can I use it for growing seeds?

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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