Re: Compost questions...

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• To: "Michael E Ross" <s*@lists.umsl.edu>
• Subject: Re: Compost questions...
• From: "* C* <b*@awinc.com>
• Date: 21 Dec 97 20:40:55 -0700
• In-Reply-To: <3.0.1.32.19971221181938.006b3c48@mindspring.com>

Michael <michaelross@mindspring.com> 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 was wondering about pecan leaves ... someone had inquired if they were
suitable for composting for use in a vegetable garden.  I take it that
they're not.  

Cheers!

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 Bob Carter  -  bcarter@awinc.com
 Kootenay Bay, BC, Canada  -  Zone 6b
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