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Danville, CA (petman2@yahoo.com)

I know a lot of people use the spent grounds, however I haven't seen any posting for the chaff that is spent as part of the roasting process. It is a lightweight material that is sort of like the shell of a peanut. I have access to a lot of this as I am seemingly the first to really look into using this as an amendment.

Anyone use this or have any specific insights as to its benefits or detriments? Thanks

10/29/2007 2:22:35 PM

Puyallup, WA

I have used it in the past when a local store roasted their own beans. I just mixed it in with the grounds and spread it in the Spring. It is no longer available to me.
I say "go for it".

11/14/2007 8:41:38 PM

Danville, CA (petman2@yahoo.com)

Thanks Stan

As an FYI to everyone, I did pick up a truck load and it is the consistency of wheat germ. Very light and airy. They produce about a truck load a week and are only too happy to give it away. My only concern is that if I put TOO much in it would create a hydrophobic soil of sorts so I am putting in quite a bit this fall with manure and spent mushroom bedding and will get a soil test again early next spring.

I would say it is a kin to dried leaves as that is almost what it is, and if that is good, then this is good...I think. If it is, imagine having access to all the leaves you could load every weekend....

11/19/2007 8:50:34 PM