Mushroom Compost

This compost is a combination of composted straw, horse manure and supplemental nutrients. Originally designed to meet the stringent nutritional and structural media requirements for mushroom growers, this formulation is excellent for soil amendment use in the landscape.

The high nutrient values are excellent for inducing plant growth and health and the structural characteristics are ideal for loosening and improving the heavy soils prevalent in the Chicago area.

The availability of soluble nitrogen in Mushroom Compost is relatively low, which means no burn, but total nitrogen is present in such a form that it will be released as further decomposition takes place. Phosphate, potassium, calcium and magnesium are quite high. Salinity is well below that of typical manure. The micro-element content is good for copper, high for zinc, manganese and iron, and slightly low for boron.

Benefits

• The structural characteristics of Mushroom Compost are ideal for loosening and improving heavy soils.
• The particle size is quite favorable for improvement of soils physical properties.
• New plants will establish faster and grow more vigorously.
• As an amendment, Mushroom Compost also supplies needed nutrients in a form particularly suited to most ground covers.
• Mushroom compost can be used for seeding grass and sodding, giving the seed/sod a quick start for a faster established lawn.
• When used as a mulch, it will upgrade the soil condition and provide nutritional benefits to existing beds.

Packaging

• Packaged in 1.5 cu. ft. bags, 45 bags per pallet