re-using multi purpose compost

[blue411]

Ive put this post on the flower forum but not had much luck with any help so i thought id try on here!
Ive a large container that i wanted to put some alliums into and wanted to know if i could use my multi purpose compost that ive finished using that had veg in for my flowers or is that a no no???

Would appreciate any help

[squashysu]

hi i not too sure,

i put my used compost in the composter when i have had my veg in it, or i have scattered some on the soil just to mix it up and keep it soft! i would think that the veg would have used up all the nutrients in the compost, so that there would be none left for the flowers, you can all but try, why not experiment and try some in new and some in old.

[Nicos]

Problem with reusing compost is that there may be fungal spores/overwintering insects/slugs eggs/weed seeds etc in it. ( as well as it being nutrient deficient ...although you can add that)
Best to heat treat it first in the microwave or oven first.

[Two_Sheds]

Personally, I would re-use it, because I'm tight. As long as there's no obvious fungus/fungi/algae on it.

[blue411]

No sign of any problems with it, just wanted to use it to top up my flower pots, think i'll give it ago! Thanks for the advice folks