Powdery mildew - compost or chuck?

[Cutecumber]

There's a lot of mildew on my veg this year - cougettes, cucumbers, peas... etc

That's a lot of vegetation which could make good compost, but it's not healthy. My heaps/bins get warm, but not hot, so am I erring on the side of caution and preparing to bag it and bin it.

Before I do, I thought I'd ask for your thoughts...

Chuck it or risk it on the compost? What do you do?

[Nicos]

I burn them.

[Cutecumber]

Interesting. I do like a good burn up!

I found a facsheet just now which said it was OK to compost...

"it is an airborne disease and will not spread via the compost"

Hmmm...

[Nicos]

Don't forget you can use the ash for your plants, so they aren't wasted.
I've got enough grubs/pests/ diseases to keep an eye on, so I won't take any chances!
I too love a good bonfire!!!

This certainly is the 'Year of the Fungus' - which reminds me- I should go and check on my mushroom logs- I'd forgotten about them!