coffe grounds?

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Greengump19

Active Member

• Apr 20, 2008

• #1

i work at a coffe shop and we throw out close to 100lbs of used coffee grounds a day and quite often we have requests from people who want some to use in their gardens i was wondering if that could be used for my special garden and the best way to use it if anyone has anyone knowledge about this thanx! happy 420

 

primeralives

Well-Known Member

• Apr 20, 2008

• #2

Coffee......

 

Celestial

Well-Known Member

• Apr 20, 2008

• #3

I have added used coffee grounds to an outdoor herb-growing area for some time with good results. From what I understand, they can be somewhat acidic and may lower your Ph level if used too much. They are also prone to mould if left exposed in humid conditions.

 

O4aUsErNaMe

Well-Known Member

• Apr 20, 2008

• #4

Ground coffee is high in nitrogen,
making it a very good mulch for fast-growing vegetables.
Many organic growers swear by coffee grounds as mulches for tomato plants.

hope that helps

 

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Greengump19

Active Member

• Apr 21, 2008

• #5

should i mix it in with the soil or just leave on top around the plant like regular mulch?

 

O4aUsErNaMe

Well-Known Member

• Apr 21, 2008

• #6

I would mix a little in and leave some on top.

coffee grounds also helps control snails and slugs so some on top is good

 

Twistyman

Well-Known Member

• Apr 21, 2008

• #7

Greengump19 said:

should i mix it in with the soil or just leave on top around the plant like regular mulch?

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People put it in compost...If you try it.........only on one plant...or they'll be up all night.
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