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re-using soil?
Started this discussion. Last reply by john ball Aug 19, 2010. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Can anyone tell me if I can reuse the soil from my tubs to grow other veggies? For example, I grew leaks in small tubs, so once picked can I sow turnip seeds,etc? Your help needed,thanks.
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john ball replied to john ball's discussion re-using soil?"Thanks a million,i'll try this,i havn't got access to a compost heap so this is a good alternative,thankyou.
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skybluepink replied to john ball's discussion re-using soil?"You could try adding some more nutrients i.e pelleted chicken manure and trying another crop. I would say worth a go."
Jo replied to john ball's discussion re-using soil?"I agree with what's been said already. I usually compost mine or add to the borders as an improver. I have heard of people replenishing the top half and reusing, though I wouldn't do this myself."
VP replied to john ball's discussion re-using soil?"Commercial compost only has enough nutrients for about 3 months, so it won't really support a second crop unless you do lots of extra feeding which defeats the object somewhat. Like Caroline, I usually compost it or add to the border as a soil…"
Caroline Turner replied to john ball's discussion re-using soil?"I add mine to the compost heap, as long as it's relatively weed and insect free (check for vine weevil grubs etc). Alternatively it goes on to a border as a soil improver, I suppose it could go on to a raised bed in the same way, as long as you…"
Patrick Wiebe replied to john ball's discussion re-using soil?"Common potting compost is usually made from sterile peat or a peat alternative, mixed with a chemical fertilizer. The three main problems with reusing it for more plants are the organic material can break down making it too compact, the nutrients…"
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Can anyone tell me if I can reuse the soil from my tubs to grow other veggies? For example, I grew leaks in small tubs, so once picked can I sow turnip seeds,etc? Your help needed,thanks.
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