RE: mushroom compost
- To: "'pumpkins@mallorn.com'"
- Subject: RE: mushroom compost
- From: M* C*
- Date: Thu, 18 Mar 1999 09:37:51 -0800
P-piper,
It's great stuff. I've used it on my roses in the past and they thrived in
it. It's just too costly to use in the amounts I would want for pumpkins
though. Heck I have so many roses now I can't afford to use it on roses now
either. What I have switched to is Tagro. Thats the name given to the
product made with the treated biosolids from the Tacoma sewage treatment
plant. They heat treat it to kill all the pathogens then compost it and mix
the material with sand and maple sawdust they get from a door and furniture
manufacturer. Check with your local wastewater treatment facility to see if
they offer a similar product. They've been using the liquid material for
years spraying it on pastures to fertilize them. The odor isn't strong and
doesn't resemble crap but dogs still like to roll in it. I used it last
year to top dress my lawn and was having to mow twice a week early on in
spring and summer. It also went into my rose beds and vegetable garden with
good results. The price was right too. If you want them to load it the
cost is $7.00 a scoop with their front end loader. Load your own with a
shovel and it's free. With the modern treatment system they have in Tacoma
they're well within federal safety standards for residual materials such as
heavy metals that you wouldn't want to introduce into the soil. They also
are approved for vegetables and even root crops. I know this probably may
not help you if you can't get to Tacoma but it is something to consider if
they offer a similar product in your area. It works well and the price is
right.
Chris Michalec
Covington, WA
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Steve Thorson [SMTP:pumpkinpiper@hotmail.com]
> Sent: Thursday, March 18, 1999 8:33 AM
> To: pumpkins@mallorn.com
> Subject: mushroom compost
>
> I've been reading info on mushroom compost lately, and am wondering if
> anyone uses or has used this in the past. It seems to have massive
> amounts of nutrients in it and appears that it would be good for our
> pumpkins.Looks like it's rather spendy, but if one could find a bulk
> supply, it would be feasible to use. Any input would be
> appreciated.Thanks. Pumpkinpiper
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