Re: Compost questions...

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• To: Michael E Ross <m*@mindspring.com>
• Subject: Re: Compost questions...
• From: "* C* F* <e*@WORLDNET.ATT.NET>
• Date: Sun, 21 Dec 1997 22:20:46 -0500
• References: <3.0.1.32.19971221181938.006b3c48@mindspring.com>

Michael E Ross wrote:

> 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

> ..............................................................

I have never heard of any leaves that were composted being bad for any
vegetable. The juglanic acid will break down long before any compost is
finished.   Ed

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