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Old July 7, 2015   #1
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Default Suckers in compost

I have a few suckers that are just beginning to root. Was wondering if I can transplant them in compost before putting them in the ground? Would it be too strong for them?

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It depends what the compost is made off. Too much manure, eg, can be too strong. But most compost piles are low in N and lots of volunteers grow in them. JMO
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Gardener. My compost is mostly grass clippings and kitchen
N scraps like potato peels egg she'll and the like.

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Gardener. My compost is mostly grass clippings and kitchen
N scraps like potato peels egg she'll and the like.

Mike
Mike my compost pile is about the same thing and I pee in it also.
((I dont see wasting good water to flush the toilet when I have a compost pile that needs nitrogen.))

Plants do great in it.
You should be just fine.
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Gardener. My compost is mostly grass clippings and kitchen
N scraps like potato peels egg she'll and the like.

Mike
If the grass clippings are fully composted (Not hot anymore) it should be fine.
You can also mix in a little garden soil. That can even improve moisture retention.

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