Can I compost store-bought salsa?
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Store-bought compost?
Comments (1)Why not check in with the Soil & Composting Forum here for all sorts of guides on soil improvement and tips on composting - homemade and store-bought. They have a great set of FAQs there that covers all the basics. Dave Here is a link that might be useful: Soil & Composting Forum...See Morestore bought compost problem...help
Comments (4)If that "compost" is growing mushrooms then it was not composted enough and is not really compost. That's nonsense!! Any decomposing organic matter - such as compost - can develop mushrooms. Mushrooms are only the fruiting bodies of various fungal organisms and fungi are certainly active in compost at pretty much any stage of the composting process. That's what that often sheet-like, white substance is underneath a layer of compost or mulch - mycelia or fungal filaments. To get compost as fully decomposed as it needs to be to NOT generate mushrooms or develop mycelia takes a good long time - often many years - and it is then referred to as 'humus'....See MoreHow can you tell if store bought compost is safe
Comments (12)I only know about EKO b/c I was at HD one day trying to make a decision on soil amendments and I looked it up when I came home to see what it's made from. I don't think any bagged compost product is likely to be inherently unsafe, but the reality is you need to decide for yourself what you want to put into your garden. Try searching for the company's website and see what it says. If you're not comfortable with what the company offers, use a different product. On the one hand, I think composting biosolids is probably a really good thing for the planet. On the other hand, I'm not sure I want to use it on my veggies. I don't think pathogens would be an issue but I do wonder about the heavy metal content. For me, there is also a bit of an ick factor. I realize that is probably a very irrational factor, but it's my food, so it's my choice. I don't think I'd have a problem using it on ornamentals though. Here is a link that might be useful: Tales of a Transplanted Gardener...See Morefirst garden- store bought compost and soil drainage/ structure?
Comments (1)If it was your first time wetting your mix, likely the peat needs too hydrate. It takes a while and you put a bunch in (it expands). Though I must say my 2 year old beds pool when I water, but drain in a few moments. That's the long way of saying you're fine. Good luck and enjoy your garden!...See Moreavid_hiker
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