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lottie lou

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half composted leaves
« on: September 05, 2016, 08:47:01 »
Spread 1 yr old half composted leaves over my to be garlic bed then had a thought.  Would the composting of the leaves use up available nitrogen?  If so should I rake them off.

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Re: half composted leaves
« Reply #1 on: September 05, 2016, 09:38:52 »
Presuming you'll not be planting your garlic for a couple of months yet, I'd let them decay on the surface, plant through them when the time comes, and then,come Feb/March, decide whether they look like a boost would help, apply a dressing of chicken pellets. You dont want them to make a lot of top before the ravages of winter, just get established and well-rooted.
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johhnyco15

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Re: half composted leaves
« Reply #2 on: September 05, 2016, 13:42:36 »
indeed I'm sure they will be fine leaves do take a long time to compost down however as on the last post if they need a pick me up apply as necessary
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lottie lou

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Re: half composted leaves
« Reply #3 on: September 06, 2016, 08:51:40 »
Thanks a lot guys  :happy7:

 

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