Mushroom Compost

• Mushroom Compost is a great all-around compost mix that can provide your veggie garden with everything it needs.
• It is rich in organic matter and ideal for the establishment of a healthy veggie garden.
• Composed of straw, chicken manure, peat and gypsum.

Common Uses

• Supports various types of plant growth, in particular roses, veggies, flowers, fruit trees and palms.

Features

• Provides plants with nutrients as it breaks down, optimising plant growth.
• Allows water to penetrate evenly, allowing moisture to reach all sections of your garden soil.
• Helps retain soil moisture – especially during hot, dry summers.
• Protects your soil from erosion.
• Reduces evaporation of water from the soil.
• Encourages earthworms and beneficial soil microbes, creating healthy growing conditions.
• Prevents the transference of soil-borne plant diseases.

Application

• Spread 100mm – 300mm of Mushroom Compost into the soil surface to establish your new garden.
• Note: You cannot plant directly into Mushroom Compost as there is a risk of ‘burning’ plants. Please mix this through existing soil before planting. If you require a planting blend you can use immediately, utilise our Veggie Mix. Not suitable for native gardens.