How to Keep Persistent Herbicides Out of Your Compost Bin
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Oct 3, 2025, 05:43 PM
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Compost can easily be contaminated with persistent herbicide which may harm your garden. Learn the cause and how to keep it out of your compost bin. The post How to Keep Persistent Herbicides Out of Your Compost Bin appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.
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What to know before you act on this, from the SteadScape editors.
- Avoid using hay, manure, straw, or grass clippings from unknown sources in your compost; these can introduce persistent herbicides.
- Conduct a bioassay test with pea seedlings to check for herbicide contamination in compost or soil; this should be done before planting.
- Monitor your plants for symptoms of herbicide damage, such as leaf curling or stunted growth, especially after using new compost or soil.
- Best for
- Beginner gardeners concerned about compost quality; assess in spring before planting.
- Pairs with
- Garden Planner for your zone and frost dates.
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Domain: tenthacrefarm.com
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