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Im sure I have read that puting previously used compost, from maybe last years flower pots in the bottom of the spud trench is a done thing. Or have I just imagined this

Dear Elen, spent compost can be used for many things, but a potato trench is a good a place as any.

Hi Elen

For the last four years, we've use a mix of fresh commercial compost, leaf mould, and home grown compost to grow potatoes in 75l and 100l pots, as well as half compost bins.

Seems to be a good starter for early and second earlies - plus we then have several tubs of startup compost for this year (although we won't use it for tomatoes)

Paul

Thank you Paul and Oldherbacious, I will carry on and use it up in the trenches then