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[*] posted on 10-17-2007 at 02:41 PM


I try to avoid weeds in my compost... because compost grows really big strong weeds, in the compost pile and in your garden.



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[*] posted on 10-17-2007 at 03:04 PM


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Have been hesitant to do that type due to mice - are they attracted to it? Can we compost all the fantastic pig weed, etc. that we've been battling since the rain? We may have been putting great compost in trash bags to be hauled to the dump. :?: We composted weeds in Eugene, but don't know the "rules" here ... thanks.


I am not an expert, but as I remember in the composting period if you have the moisture and air correct...you generate enough heat to destroy weed seed...still would not use the more invasive type like Thistle weed.
EDIT: it is always better to keep the weeds out...or at least separate to test for weeds with...

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[*] posted on 10-17-2007 at 03:14 PM


If you compost your weeds separate and then cover with plastic for part of the summer, I think that will kill any seed left.:?::?::?::biggrin:



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[*] posted on 10-19-2007 at 11:00 AM


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