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Zurich, Ontario Canada

Just an observation.Up until a week ago I always just used soil to bury my vines. I read that some of you guys are burying with compost. There is a big differance. 1)Soil washes away when watering, compost doesn't. 2)Compost stays damp longer alowing the roots to get a good start.3)Compost is full of nutriants as a natural fertilizer. If any one can think of anything negative about doing this, please let me know. Phat Joe

7/11/2011 8:36:16 PM

Hinckley MN

buying compost vs digging soil.

7/11/2011 9:28:47 PM

Upa Creek, MO

It might add too much nitrogen if you already have enough especially around pollination time.

7/11/2011 9:44:00 PM

long Island

I tested the PH of the compost that is available at my local organic garden center.
It tested off the chart! Very dark green. Way High.
Is this normal for compost?
I have been using a mixture of one bag of organic garden soil, and three shovels of peat moss, mixed well in a wheelbarrow. I tested the PH of this mix as well, and it was neutral. It does not wash away and is light and seems to dry well.

7/11/2011 9:47:56 PM

Hinckley MN

compost often runs alkiline. the compost I use for commercial strawberries runs 8.1. I have it mixed with peat moss and pine bark to reduce the pH to 6.

7/11/2011 10:00:54 PM

Eastern Pennsylvania

I obtained the CoA for the mushroom soil that I get. The pH is 7.5 which is right where it should be. My experience is with mushroom soil and manures, and manures run acidic while mushroom soil runs alkaline.

I bury vines with 50% patch soil, 50% mushroom soil, mixed with pumpkin pro myco. When available I add some coffee grounds too. Mix it all up in a tractor cart or wheelbarrow.

7/12/2011 1:35:35 PM