Wool in the Garden
- Subject: [cg] Wool in the Garden
- From: "Jon Rowley" r*@nwlink.com
- Date: Fri, 2 May 2003 14:40:54 -0700
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Jacquie,
I've experimented with wool in compost
and in mulches and worm bins. It is very slow to break down as there are
very few organisms capable of using it for food. A fungus called krytid is
one. It looks like tiny bright white insect eggs when it shows
up. If your system doesn't require breakdown quickly, wool will eventually
get there. It is not high on my list of compostables and mulchables.
However if you have truckloads available it would warrant further study. It
is a shame to see any kind of good organic matter go to waste.
Good tilth,
Jon Rowley
Interbay P-Patch
Seattle
Hi everyone,
I have recently learned that most Connecticut sheep farmers do not use or sell their wool, so truckloads of excess wool have been going to waste. So my question is: will wool make good mulch or compost? Has anyone tried this who would be willing to share their success / horror stories? Many thanks! Jacquie B. Knox Parks Foundation 75 Laurel Street Hartford, CT 06106 Tel. (860) 951-7694 Fax (860) 951-7244 email jacquieb@knoxparks.org |
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