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Compost crust

Susan 17Susan 17 Posts: 95
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I have been using Westland compost for the last couple of years now and it's ok but it always develops a green crust after a couple of weeks and looks a bit stale.  Plants seem ok and I just keep digging over the crust.   Is the compost lacking something?

 

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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,128

    What are you using the compost for?


    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • Susan 17Susan 17 Posts: 95

    growing on in pots and containers

  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,128
    I suspect that it may be due to over-watering and possibly inadequate ventilation if they're inside - try cutting down on the watering a bit. Incorporating some horticultural grit when potting on would help drainage.

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    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • Susan 17Susan 17 Posts: 95

    Thanks for the advise will give it a go

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