Compost

[perose]

I have recently bought several bags of compost to use in a raised vegetable plot. However on opening them I find there is a grey deposit similar to mould. Is this normal and is it okay to use.

[NazNomad]

I suspect they've been allowed to get damp ... Empty out the bags, allow it to dry out, the mould will most likely disappear.

Does it smell 'sour'?

[perose]

No it doesn't smell sour, so thanks, I will empty it out and hopefully we will have some more nice sunny days to dry it.

[NazNomad]

If it doesn't smell sour, it'll be fine. it's just natural mouldy spores that have grow in the dark/damp bag.

[perose]

Many thanks.