i was in starbucks the other day and saw that they give away free bags of used expresso grounds. the package asserts that the grounds have a ph averaging 6.9 and a carbon nitrogen ratio of 20-1.. does anyone think this could be beneficial to future grows or just leave well enough alone?

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If you look at the grow FAQ under organics, there is a list of organic soil blends, and one of them includes coffee as a nitrogen agent. Also, with a little extra research, it seems like a good idea. The acid in coffe grounds is water-soluble, so it should be, as you said, pH neutral. I would be careful not to go overboard though. start with a little sprinkle or light initial mix, and then increase the sprinkle or put more in when you re-pot. Hope this helps.

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I think it would be better to compost it along with other organic matter then add it later.

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Good for the outdoor grow because as well as the nutrients, coffee also acts as a deterent to slugs, who go apeshit then die when they slime their way to your plants...cool