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To: JustaDumbBlonde; All
[Sigh]

The best laid plans of mice and . . . weeds? [grin]

Today's plan was to finish prepping the raised beds and transplant the seedlings. While finishing my morning coffee, it rained . . . again . . . big time . . .

So, instead I am on the Gardening thread seeking advice. I had purchased a bunch of 1-1/2 cubic foot bags of mushroom compost to add to the raised beds. The plan was one bag per 4' X 4' bed. Now the question I am pondering over my second mug of coffee.

Would it be better to till the compost into the top 6" of the beds, or should I spread it as a top dressing after planting everything???

Inquiring minds want to know . . .

188 posted on 05/06/2012 11:34:45 AM PDT by Petruchio (I Think . . . Therefor I FReep.)
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To: Petruchio
"Would it be better to till the compost into the top 6" of the beds, or should I spread it as a top dressing after planting everything???"

Don't know. How deep are your beds? What kind of soil do they contain? What was your goal with purchasing the mushroom compost?

191 posted on 05/06/2012 7:01:09 PM PDT by JustaDumbBlonde (Don't wish doom on your enemies ... plan it.)
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I would till in the mushroom compost especially if it is fresh as it will be full of active biological ingredients. We got a pickup load right from a shed many years ago and had mushrooms coming up for 2 years as it wasn’t composted.


194 posted on 05/06/2012 9:12:32 PM PDT by tubebender (I always wanted to be somebody, but now I realize I should have been more specific.)
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