HELP (QUICK)...PLEASE.

Smitty · Feb 16, 2013

So Im starting my garden in the ground for the first time right now and heard that coffee grounds are good to put in but Im turning the (unturned)earth and mixing in some garden soil and was wondering if (fresh) coffee grounds is ok to just mix in with the soil/earth or if its best to add as a top layer?

Please help and Thank you.SMITTY......

JoynersHotPeppers · Feb 16, 2013

I only use used grounds, my guess is the acidic level of fresh may be different but I do not know for sure so take that with a grain of salt.

Scovie · Feb 16, 2013

I would compost it first, like all other kitchen scraps.

My 2¢.

meinchoh · Feb 16, 2013

Scoville DeVille said:
I would compost it first, like all other kitchen scraps.

My 2¢.

+1

Once coffee grounds are used, they lose most of their acidity and become pH neutral. Also, they are high in nitrogen, so keep an eye on your ferts. Don't want too much N.

Phil · Feb 16, 2013

used grounds. go ahead and compost the used filter in with them. Time to start building your compost for next year. I need to do the same. you'll be able to tell if you did it right by digging up some soil beneath/around the pile... if it's full of worms, you have great dirt!

Scovie · Feb 16, 2013

Then roll the worms in Red Savina Powder, and in the smoker for three days for a nice, spicy toothpic.

howardsaz9 · Feb 16, 2013

Scovi.... is that what you use? a little extra protein.. not to yummy though..

As far as the coffee grounds and filters, Smitty.. yes i compost them all the time.. not directly on my plants but give them some time.. it works well

Just my 3 cents..
Steve

JoynersHotPeppers · Feb 16, 2013

I felt so bad last year digging into my compost bin, it was 80% worms and 0% recognizable coffee grounds. This year I have close to 100 gallons, hope to have a lush green fruitful year!

Smitty · Feb 16, 2013

Copy that fella's thanks for the info.

Phil · Feb 16, 2013

I remember one year when I was a kid, my mom was showing me how hot it gets inside of a compost bin.... she wrapped a potato in foil and buried it in the middle of the pile... a couple, 2, 3, hours later, she dug it up and the potato was fully cooked... wild!