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Title: Mushroom Compost
Post by: Emagggie on May 29, 2007, 20:46:56

I have been offered a trailerful of mushroom compost. Is this good generally or only for specific crops?

Title: Re: Mushroom Compost
Post by: manicscousers on May 29, 2007, 22:09:31

lucky you, I think it's ok to mulch anything..just think, lots of button mushrooms, if you're lucky  ;D

Title: Re: Mushroom Compost
Post by: Emagggie on May 29, 2007, 22:16:38

Thanks Maz, double whammy hopefully then. ;D

Title: Re: Mushroom Compost
Post by: asbean on May 29, 2007, 22:25:39

I got 30 bags year before last, used it for spreading on beds in the autumn.  Dug it in springtime, it's fantastic.  My son didn't go a bundle on in for the garden, though.  I think he's just fussy.

Title: Re: Mushroom Compost
Post by: jennym on May 29, 2007, 22:57:10

Sometimes mushroom compost has a lot of lime in it, so it may not be wise to use it on lime-hating plants.

Title: Re: Mushroom Compost
Post by: asbean on May 29, 2007, 23:25:31

That's true, here's the link to where I got mine.  BTW, I buy mushrooms from them at our farmers' market - they're delish  :P :P
http://www.petermushrooms.co.uk/compost.htm (http://www.petermushrooms.co.uk/compost.htm)

Title: Re: Mushroom Compost
Post by: Melbourne12 on May 30, 2007, 05:53:00

We use it extensively.  I haven't yet found anything that dislikes it.  Potatoes love it!

Dig it in or use as a mulch.

Title: Re: Mushroom Compost
Post by: Emagggie on May 30, 2007, 07:45:26

Thanks all, I'll take up the offer  ;D

Title: Re: Mushroom Compost
Post by: saddad on May 30, 2007, 07:46:35

Can't turn down an offer like that... brassicas love it.. and a flush of mushrooms is not uncommon\\\\\\\\\\\1
 ;D

Title: Re: Mushroom Compost
Post by: Emagggie on May 30, 2007, 07:48:08

Sounds like I wont have 'mushroom' for anything else. ::)

Title: Re: Mushroom Compost
Post by: Emagggie on May 30, 2007, 13:09:43

asbean, just had a good look at Petersmushrooms site. Don't I wish I lived nearer, but I have printed off recipes though. I really fancy mushroom pudding to go with beef stew :P  This weather is comfort food weather. ;D

Title: Re: Mushroom Compost
Post by: Fork on May 30, 2007, 16:12:35

On the few occasions that I have had some mushroom compost,I winter dug and then spread it all over the plot and let the elements do the rest.

The soil was lovely when I came to rotovate later on.

Title: Re: Mushroom Compost
Post by: cornykev on May 30, 2007, 16:19:24

A guy at work swears by it, he thickly spreads it the the late Autumn and as Fork says just leaves it to the elements, he reckons he hardly gets a weed come through.  :o ??? ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Mushroom Compost
Post by: manicscousers on May 30, 2007, 16:45:54

green with envy here, maggie  ;D

Title: Re: Mushroom Compost
Post by: Emagggie on May 30, 2007, 20:30:49

Ha! Well, compost now piled up on plot and as I can't be sure how old it is (I had advice from another source too), I shall leave it there to fester for a few weeks and then mulch like Billyo...oh you lucky, lucky veg ;D
Thanks again peeps, and Manics, if I could share with you I would. ;)

Title: Re: Mushroom Compost
Post by: asbean on May 30, 2007, 22:11:40

Enjoy the mushroom pudding, Emaggie.  The chap who runs the PeterMushrooms stall at the farmers' market is lovely.  He manages to make the most delicious cooked mushroom filling for rolls, while at the same time serving customers and restocking his counter.  :) :)

Title: Re: Mushroom Compost
Post by: Emagggie on May 30, 2007, 22:31:52

Wot? a multitasking man? I want one.......... ;D