Mushroom Compost
A general Soil improver & Conditioner
For many years Mushroom Compost(also known as Spent mushroom compost) has been an economical and popular choice for many gardeners. It is a recycled by-product of the mushroom growing industry, a sterilised blend of rotted farm or horse manure and straw .
Spent Mushroom Compost is ideal for general soil improving and conditioning many areas of the garden, it will improve soil structure by adding organic matter, improving soil drainage, increasing available nutrient levels, and generally benefitting soil fertility, it is particularly good for use in the vegetable garden with members of the cabbage family (brassicas) It is not suitable for lime-hating plants such as camellias, azaleas, rhododendrons and heathers.
- SKU
- MUSBB
Access Must Be:
- Sufficiently wide
- Free of obstacles
- Reasonably level
- 2.8m wide minimum
- Must be hard standing
- Not to steep
Product Information
A General Soil Improver & Conditioner
For numerous years, Mushroom Compost (also known as Spent Mushroom Compost) has been a cost-effective and popular choice among many gardeners. It is a recycled by-product from the mushroom cultivation industry, comprising a sterilised blend of decomposed farm or horse manure and straw. Spent Mushroom Compost is ideal for enhancing and conditioning the soil in various parts of the garden. It improves soil structure by adding organic matter, enhancing drainage, increasing the availability of nutrients, and generally boosting soil fertility. It is particularly beneficial for vegetable gardens, especially those growing members of the cabbage family (brassicas). However, it is not suitable for lime-sensitive plants such as camellias, azaleas, rhododendrons, and heathers.
Available in 1000 Litre Bulk Bags
Application Rate:
We recommend that all our mulches are applied at a depth of between 50 & 100mm to achieve the best results.
Features:
• Friable and easy to spread
• Enhances your soil's physical structure
• A blend of agricultural straw and animal manure
• 100% natural product with no additives or colouring
• Increases the level of organic material in your soil
• Organic Matter: 66%
• pH Level: 6.5 - 7.0
• Total Nitrogen: 2.4%
• Free from all foreign matter *