Subject: Re: Mushroom compost as soil additive?
From: kjeanh@aol.com (Kjeanh)
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Date: 22 Apr 1998 21:28:17 GMT
Message-ID: <MOD$980422.14497@rec.gardens.ecosystems>
References: <MOD$980416.7617@rec.gardens.ecosystems>
>In article <MOD$980412.20879@rec.gardens.ecosystems>, cnoto@conc.tds.net
>(Chris Noto) wrote:
>Chris,
>mushroom compost is usually fermented wheat straw, sand,
>and a little horse manure. Mushroom growers use it for several
>months, then use fresh. It isn't much of a fertilizer,
>but it's a superior soil amendment, especially useful in
>either clay (to lighten) or sandy (to add humus) soil.
>
>Larry
>>
>>There is a mushroom farm 20 miles from our home that sells their spent
>>compost for $20 per pickup load. Does anyone know about the usability
>>of this stuff as a soil additive in vegetable and flower beds?
>>
>>Chris Noto
>>Sweetwater, Tennessee, USA
>>
I am not sure where I read it, but I have heard that mushroom compost
frequently has been treated with fumigants before being used to grow mushrooms.
It would be prudent to ask before purchasing any if you keep an organic
garden.
Kelly
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