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Old bought compost

Longhead23Longhead23 Posts: 15
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Good morning,  I have had a bag of compost from Homebase sat, unopened, in the garden since last August (approx.).  Will it still be ok to use, or should I dispose and replace it, and how?

Thanks

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  • YviestevieYviestevie Posts: 7,066

    They reckon it only last about 6 months but I would have thought that meant if you had opened it.  I would think it would be OK, but I'm no expert.

    Hi from Kingswinford in the West Midlands
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,138

    I'd use it image


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





  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,138

    And if the nutrients have been leached out, you just need to add some image


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





  • Longhead23Longhead23 Posts: 15

    Thank you all for your help!

  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,888

    I'm sure we've all used compost " left over from last year". I know I have ,and never had any problems.

    Devon.
  • BrummieBenBrummieBen Posts: 460

    just use as a soil structure improver, add a little rock dust and you're good to go!!!

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