Re: CULT: mushroom compost
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- Subject: Re: CULT: mushroom compost
- From: "* C* <j*@hotmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 5 Mar 1998 17:56:07 -0700 (MST)
Griff Crump wrote
> But seriously, I have three new beds (established last summer) amended
> heavily with used mushroom soil, which is composed of 1/3 cow manure,
> 1/3 peat and 1/3 topsoil.
Hi Griff,
My new beds have a similar composition, with sand included for
drainage. I use this mix in pots as well. The iris obviously love it and
new plants are establishing roots very quickly. I think that, in our dry
climate, the mushroom compost helps to hold moisture. I don't seem to
have a problem with rot, but would be wary of using this mix if i did.
Adding washed sand might help.
Annette Milch wrote:
>Where can I get mushroom soil?
Annette, I got mine from 'Borderline garden supplies' in Castlemaine,
Australia, for $A28 a trailer load. (Not very helpful huh? - Sorry!)
- Regards, Jan Clark
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