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Liberal Ks.

how mutch coffee grounds should be put in garden can you get to mutch

11/2/2007 3:16:01 PM

Georgia

Coffe grounds are very acidic and I know I misspelled that. A little actually goes a long way I believe. But if you put a lot in you want to also ammend with lots of leaves to settle the PH levels. I dont go crazy with coffe grounds I just use a broadcast spreader and work some in. I believe the best thing that coffee grounds actually do for the soil is increase the worm population and help decompose other things.

11/2/2007 3:40:26 PM

Flat Rock, Michigan

HOMER. I WAS WONDERING THE SAME THING. I HAVE COLLECTED 55 gallon drum full to put on a 3000 sq. ft patch any thoughts from any body would be appreciated.

11/2/2007 5:35:44 PM

ordinary,VA

some good reading from years past.

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/MsgBoard/ViewThread.asp?b=10&p=72903

11/4/2007 10:06:59 AM

Woodinville, WA, PNW zn 7b

You can balance the acidity of the coffee grounds with a broadcasting of lime.

Coffee grounds are GREAT for rhododendrons and azaleas.

I would not hesitate to use a 55 gal drum of grounds on 3000 sq. feet. Especially if it's in fall. The winter rains will leach it out.

11/12/2007 7:38:46 PM