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Reusing seed starting mix

I have a considerable amount of seed starting mix that needs
to be recycled.  Unfortunately, much of the mix is from
plants that withered due to damping off.  I think that it
contained too much vermiculite that retained water which led to 
my problems.  My overwatering may also have added insult to injury. 
Subsequently, I purchased another bag of a peat-based commerical 
potting mix, watered less, and have not had the problems.  In fact, 
these plants are thriving and are just about ready to be transplanted 
into my garden.

So, I'm left with mounds of a soggy mix that needs a good
home.  

Do I:

a:  Throw it out
b:  Sterilize it in the oven at 200 degrees for an hour
c:  Use it to repot large plants (after sterilizing)
d;  Add it to the good peat-based commercial mix (after sterilizing)
d:  Toss it in the compost heap and let the worms enjoy it
e:  Give it as a present to my worst enemy

Thanks.


Anthony Gal
agal@emory.edu
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