By Rohima
West Midlands,
United Kingdom 
2 years ago i lost my tomatoes to blight. I then unwittingly threw the infected plants into one of my compost bins, not realising that the spores live on. I have half a bin of lovely compost but don't know if i can use the stuff in my borders. It would be sad if i had to throw it away but then on the other hand i don't want to risk infecting other plants. I don't grow tomatoes in the border. Help with advise please.
24 Apr, 2010
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Thank you moon grower,it's great to know that the compost does not have to be thrown away. It's such valuable stuff. Last year i had to ask my husband to help me empty the compost bins and he fell in love with it it too. I have 4 compost bins and still run short of space the garden and kitchen waste.Once i get this bin emptied i will wash it out to get rid of any existing spores then start a fresh collection.
24 Apr, 2010
Good luck!
25 Apr, 2010
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If you are putting on a flower border it should not be a problem. I'd avoid putting on a veggie bed as the spores can live for years. Thus you could have a problem with potatoes down the line.
24 Apr, 2010