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FW: mushroom soil..



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From: dang
To: pumpkins
Subject: mushroom soil..
Date: Thursday, 6 February 1997 12:57PM

Here in Central Pennsylvania mushroom soil is a popular soil enhancer.  What
I understand is that the stuff is mostly horse manure, compost, etc, which 
is
devleoped specifically for growing mushrooms.  When the stuff is "spent" for
mushrooms, it is sold for about $20/yard.

I used it on my garden last year with good results on all the veggies.
(Don't ask about the pumpkin, I did about everything wrong).  Has anyone had
any direct experience using mushroom soil for growing giant pumpkins?

Thanks in advance for your comments.

Jim Nadolny
Mechanicsburg PA
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Here in Australia we call it mushroom compost. They apparently grow three 
lots of mushrooms in it before its replaced. Its made from chicken manure, 
straw and peat.
I am growing my pumpkin in it now, I added my own compost to it with a lot 
of horse poo.
I knew someone that worked at a mushroom farm and they got me some compost 
that was only used once and had extra peat. ( his own special mix )
I think its really great stuff, it stays loose, if I push my hand into the 
ground it will go in as far as my wrist.
If your lucky you'll grow a few mushrooms to.
I'll be using it again next year.

Tony Hickman
Adelaide South Australia.
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