RE: Mushroom compost
I had not heard there were any salt problems with mushrooms or mushroom
composts. Hmmmm.... However, you might want to consider a "test" of it in
your yard, planting 1/2 an area with mushroom compost and the other half the
way you normally enrich the soil. I know I would be interested in the
results.
I have used leaf mold for strawberry beds and can attest almost anything
will grow in it. I like to mix it with my regular compost (from green table
scraps, coffee grinds, garden trimmings, etc.) and use it in my lasagna
beds, too! Everything I've used it with has been a very happy grower. (I
got a 6+ plant from one that was only supposed to grow to 3'! LOL!!! Too
bad I couldn't grow on that stuff, myself. :>D)
Blessings,
Bonnie
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-gardenchat@hort.net [o*@hort.net] On Behalf
Of Lynda Young
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2003 5:04 PM
To: gardenchat@hort.net
Subject: [CHAT] Mushroom compost
OK, gang, I'm looking for your input. I was doing some research on the
benefits of mushroom compost and am now thoroughly confused. Some
sources give it high praise and prefer it above all other compost types,
others claim it has virtually no nutritive value and could pose serious
salt problems in the soil.
What are your experiences/opinions?
As always, thanks for your help.
Lynda
Zone 7 - West TN
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