Re: Compost questions...

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• To: Square Foot Gardening <S*@lists.umsl.edu>
• Subject: Re: Compost questions...
• From: M* E* R* <m*@mindspring.com>
• Date: Sun, 21 Dec 1997 18:19:38 -0500
• In-Reply-To: <E0xUDhp-0007hK-00@admin.cyberenet.net>

At 11:25 AM 11/8/97 -0500, Bernie wrote:
>1. Will fallen leaves of all varieties work as compost?
>

You should avoid walnut, pecan, and I think hickory.  They could cause
problems with tomatoes and potatoes among others.  Growing a garden beneath
these trees can be trouble also.  The roots give off and the leaves contain
juglanic acid.  I have more info on this if you are interested.

Mike

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