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Author:  pcernie [ Tue Oct 01, 2013 4:24 pm ]
Post subject:  Legionella 'common' in compost brands
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-g ... t-24348811
Author:  davrosG5 [ Wed Oct 02, 2013 4:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Legionella 'common' in compost brands
As long as you don't eat it or snort it and wash your hands after use one would assume the actual risk of infection is relatively small. Mind you, it might mean parent would be needing to be more cautious about letting little ones help out in the garden.
Author:  Amnesia10 [ Wed Oct 02, 2013 11:09 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Legionella 'common' in compost brands
My attitude has always been a little dirt does the immune system good. Though are most species of legionella harmless like most salmonella in eggs?


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Author:  big_D [ Thu Oct 03, 2013 6:08 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Legionella 'common' in compost brands
Go back to traditional compost, or make your own.
Author:  JJW009 [ Thu Oct 03, 2013 6:30 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Legionella 'common' in compost brands
big_D wrote:
Go back to traditional compost....

I think the move away from peat based composts is due to peat running out?
Author:  jonlumb [ Thu Oct 03, 2013 7:17 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Legionella 'common' in compost brands
I'm guessing the fact that peat is dual purpose and can be used as a rather good fuel for stoves / fires means it's more likely to run out quicker. Also possible that one purpose means it commands a higher price than the other purpose can consider reasonable.
Author:  Amnesia10 [ Thu Oct 03, 2013 8:45 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Legionella 'common' in compost brands
jonlumb wrote:
I'm guessing the fact that peat is dual purpose and can be used as a rather good fuel for stoves / fires means it's more likely to run out quicker. Also possible that one purpose means it commands a higher price than the other purpose can consider reasonable.

It is also a unique habitat for some wildlife so there is a limit to how much they can use without endangering the balance of nature.
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