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Up to four kinds of compost.
O.K. here is what I have so far. cow manure called Black Cow, chicken manure called Black Hen, mushroom compost, and and something called BioCom that has peanut hulls. How does this sound so far? Any suggestions on what the fifth should be.
I bought a small scoop of the mushroom and it filled the back of our Ford Ranger. I shoveled the whole thing out myself. This is my project (husband doesn't like to garden) andn I want to do as much as possible all by myself. Man I have a lot of 'shroom compost!
I bought a small scoop of the mushroom and it filled the back of our Ford Ranger. I shoveled the whole thing out myself. This is my project (husband doesn't like to garden) andn I want to do as much as possible all by myself. Man I have a lot of 'shroom compost!
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Re: Up to four kinds of compost.
Maybe a good leaf compost...or an organic humus like Nature's Needs (made from composted wood chips and fruit/vegetable waste)?
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Re: Up to four kinds of compost.
Mushroom compost is a pretty good "blend" all by itself. You may have all you need right there.
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Re: Up to four kinds of compost.
I would echo Pattipan. I would avoid going top heavy on mushroom compost (substrate) but it is quite satisfactory as one of the desired 5 composts. Where do you live, maybe we can give you some help finding local resources for compost.
Your extra mushroom compost will be ok sitting & waiting for the next project!
Your extra mushroom compost will be ok sitting & waiting for the next project!

Re: Up to four kinds of compost.
camprn I live in east TN in Dollywood country 

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Re: Up to four kinds of compost.
I am sure there are dairies and horse farms around, yes? You may be able to hit up one of those for some old stable manure. The search engine Gods are not with me tonight...
I am having little luck. Sorry 


Re: Up to four kinds of compost.
clb58 wrote:camprn I live in east TN in Dollywood country
Ahhhh, Dollywood. Now, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg were fun. Good times.
My flippant answer to your question would be...anything that isn't one of the four you have. I don't think there is something more preferrable (other than "free") when we are talking a grand total of 20% of your compost. Your nutrients are likely there. You are only "dud protecting" at this point....making sure if you have a dud mix, you still have plenty of riches to go around.
Great job!! So excited for you doing it per the system.

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Re: Up to four kinds of compost.
Thanks everyone. I am going to try a few more days to run down one more type of compost. Then I'm going for it 5 types or not!
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Re: Up to four kinds of compost.
Sounds good. Good luck with the compost quest!!clb58 wrote:Thanks everyone. I am going to try a few more days to run down one more type of compost. Then I'm going for it 5 types or not!


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