- Perfect for vegetables, herbs, and berries
- Promotes healthier, more vibrant plants
- Enriches soil with organic matter
- 100% natural and organic
- Safe for people, pets, and the environment
Espoma Organic Mushroom Compost Blend is a premium soil conditioner ideal for vegetables, flowers, trees, and shrubs. It combines rich mushroom compost with aged forest products to enhance soil quality.
For Use On
Ideal for planting flowers, vegetables, trees, and shrubs.
When To Use
Use at planting to enhance poor soil.
How Much To Use
Garden Area
- Spread 2 to 3 inches of Espoma® Organic Mushroom Compost Blend.
- Mix with existing soil to a depth of 4-6 inches using a rototiller or by hand.
- Add Bio-tone® Starter Plus as directed.
- Level with a rake, plant seeds or seedlings according to package instructions, and water thoroughly.
- Maintain moisture daily until plants are established.
- Start a regular fertilizer program 30 days after planting.
USAGE CHART | ||||
Number of Bags to Cover Area | ||||
Total Area to Cover (sq. ft.) | 24 | 48 | 72 | 96 |
Bags to Cover 2″ Depth | 5 | 11 | 16 | 21 |
Bags to Cover 3″ Depth | 8 | 16 | 24 | 32 |
Planting Trees & Shrubs
- Dig a hole twice as wide and as deep as the root ball.
- Position the plant at the same depth it was growing before (use the soil mark on the trunk as a guide).
- Mix Espoma Organic Mushroom Compost Blend with native soil in equal parts.
- Add Bio-tone® Starter Plus as directed.
- Backfill with the amended soil, pack firmly, water thoroughly, and let settle. Add more soil if necessary.
- Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Keep well-watered until established.
Established Plants
- Apply ½ to 1 inch of Espoma Organic Mushroom Compost Blend around the base of the plant.
- Water thoroughly.
How To Apply
For Planting Beds
Mix compost blend into existing soil to a depth of 4-6 inches. Ensure thorough mixing and level with a rake.
Individual Plants
Combine Espoma Organic Mushroom Compost Blend with native soil in equal parts. Use this mix to fill the planting hole, pack it firmly, water thoroughly, and let it settle. Add more soil if necessary.
Specs
Size: 0.75 cubic foot bags
Ingredients: 60% mushroom compost, 40% aged forest products
- SKU:
- 5036343123-PR
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