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Is it O.K. to use old tomato and okra plants for compost?

Last Updated: April 22, 2011

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Yes, but do not use roots if they have been infested with nematodes. Diseased plants should not be used in a compost pile unless the pile is kept actively working and generating temperatures of at least 140°F.

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