Mushroom Compost


>Mushroom comopost is magic!

We agree that mushroom compost is a very good soil mulch/conditioner and 
we use it whenever we can get our hands on it. Unfortunately it is 
becoming increasing hard to come by, at least good quality compost, as 
its popularity increases. Since mushroom compost is not a true recipe 
blend but a by-product a lot of good or even bad stuff can go in it. Also 
we have found there is now a lot of stuff out there advertised as 
mushroom compost which really is not.

The important thing, as always, is to come up with a good source and stay 
with it. Watch out for fly by night back yard hauler. True mushroom 
compost is just that, a by-product of mushroom production. Make sure what 
you are getting is coming from such a source.

We suggest when using it at first or from a new source keep it away from 
tender plants until you are assured of the quality. We have experienced 
problems with nitrogen burn for example when the mixture has not been 
composted enough. Just a word of caution.

w martin
myg1728@aol.com
http://www.oakmediacreations.com/myg/index.html
Zone 5, Southwestern Lower Michigan
Martin's Yard & Garden



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