Re: Compost from municipal sites

Barb,

    I use our city compost program all the time.  The product is excellent.  My
only advice is to screen it .  there tends to be a bit of non degradable matter
that gets past the city's screening process (Plastic etc...).  Good luck,


Ernest

COMPUTRESE wrote:

> Wonder if anyone has used compost from their city's or county's sites?
>
> Here in Central FL,  most of the counties have impressive composting sites so
> that anyone can have all they need for the taking. After speaking to Dr.
> Ferrer this PM at the county Ag office, he advised me which county had the
> best compost management practices, and urged me to take advantage of this
> freebie.
>
> I plan on doing this, and would appreciate anyone's experience with using
> municipal compost.
>
> I also spoke to a local Master Gardener, who grows Calabasas, a pumpkin/hard
> squash developed to grow in tropical and sub tropical or Equatorial climates.
> He has been a wealth of info. The largest fruit he has grown has been 35-40
> lb. He is very interested in my growing project and is excited that I am
> growing Atlantic Giants locally.
>
> BTW, Dr. Ferrer, of the University of Florida believes that AG's should grow
> fine here this Spring, and gave me some tips to control fungus and mildew, the
> two biggest problems in this climate.
>
> Also, I have located a good source for horse manure (no sawdust), and will be
> tilling some of that in within a week or two. Also got a gift of 100 large
> peat pellets from the master gardener, who got them from a nursery going out
> of business.
>
> Dr. Ferrer suggested I not plant into the ground until after the last full
> moon in Feb. to avoid cold snaps. So, with that new target date, I am happy to
> report that I am gearing up to start the season. I should have germinated
> seeds in about 4-6 weeks. YES!
>
> So, for any new grower looking for direction, try your local agricultural
> cooperative extension office. They can be a wealth of info! Who knows?  You
> just might run into a master gardener with a few pumpkin growing years under
> his/her belt!
>
> A note to all of you in the colder climates....stay safe and warm! I watched
> Portland  KOIN TV on satellite this PM and was floored at the driving snow and
> icy conditions. Additionally,  to our fellow growers in upstate NY, VT , NH,
> Maine and Canada, hang in there. We are watching in amazement at the sudden
> changes in your lifestyles as well! Keep safe!
>
> Barb
>
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