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Portions of each type compost
Portions of each type compost
Does it matter if the portions of each type of compost are not the same? Will it make any difference if I have more Cow manure or Mushroom compost than I do of Chicken manure or vegetable compost?
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Re: Portions of each type compost
Probably not. Chicken is so powerful I use a lesser amount of it than some of the others. Worm castings also. The important thing is to have the 5 for a variety of levels of nutrients are in each different type. And if you happen to find a new type after making your beds, add it to the replenishment blend. I keep a bin of replenishment blend out by the garden for 2nd plantings and top dressing a long growing plant that might need a midsummer boost.
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Re: Portions of each type compost
Thanks for quick and helpful reply/tip. Everybody on this forum is great. I;m going to learn alot here.
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Re: Portions of each type compost
@ramblinjerry wrote:Does it matter if the portions of each type of compost are not the same? Will it make any difference if I have more Cow manure or Mushroom compost than I do of Chicken manure or vegetable compost?
Ideally equal parts by volume of five different types composts ( use a bucket for measuring it out )
Be careful with the mushroom compost for it may well contain igh levels of lime ( to get the heat up in the compost ) TOO MUCH WILL GIVE YOUR BED CHLOROSIS OF LIME which will stunt plants and turn leaves a yellowish green if it does not actually kill them .
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Re: Portions of each type compost
Is there a way to correct the balance? Actually that has already occured with the beans that I have growing. Their leaves are pale/yellowish green and they're dying. The blackeyed peas appear to be doing fine. I've been waiting for the heat of the summer to pass before I planted anything else. Here in Central Florida we've been having really hot and humid days. Just as everyone has, so I wanted to wait until September to plant.
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