Re: walnut wood
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- Subject: Re: walnut wood
- From: "* A* M* <w*@Ra.MsState.Edu>
- Date: Wed, 26 Feb 1997 17:27:51 -0700 (MST)
On Wed, 26 Feb 1997, Michael Cook wrote:
> Dear Robins,
> Lloyd is correct saying that it may be dangerous to use walnut sawdust
> in the garden. Walnut trees contain a chemical called Jugalone, which
> inhibits the growth of many plant species. Putting walnut shavings in the
> garden would be the kiss of death for some plants. Also, I would not
> recommend using sycamore leaves as mulch because they also exude
> allelopathic compounds.
>
> Mark A. Cook
> macook@iglou.com
>
POISON
A lady in our society mulched everything in her flowerbeds with
walnut chips and killed everything.
Walter Moores
Enid Lake, MS 7/8
