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Allotment Stuff => The Basics => Topic started by: littlegem on May 27, 2005, 23:48:42

Title: grass cuttings
Post by: littlegem on May 27, 2005, 23:48:42
i've been reading a few posts about grass cuttings
mulch for potatoes
weed suppresser for new plot
I have too much cuttings for my compost heap. as the above has been suggested, can i use them for mulching in between my rows of veg to try and keep weeds down and what do i do with it once veg has been harvested, do i dig it in, or does it rot. i work 40-50hrs per week and find it difficult weeding as much as i should
Title: Re: grass cuttings
Post by: Mrs Ava on May 27, 2005, 23:53:20
I read in kitchen garden mag about an allotmenteer who spread it out inbetween his runner bean rows for example.  I am using it to 'earth up' and mulch my spuds.  I plan to dig it in as I dig my spuds. 
Title: Re: grass cuttings
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on May 28, 2005, 08:48:35
I spread grass cuttings everywhere; we have it delivered to the site by the ton from local housing estates. It's good stuff.
Title: Re: grass cuttings
Post by: Diana on May 28, 2005, 09:31:17
Don't use it too thickly though or it goes all slimy.

A little and often works really well though - just dig it in at the end of season
Title: Re: grass cuttings
Post by: Palustris on May 28, 2005, 10:25:31
Just make sure it has not been treated with a weedkiller before you use it as a mulch.