Cocoa shells in mix

Ed of Somis · May 18, 2014

Has anybody used cocoa shells as part of a potting mix? I read where some people think it is prone to forming mold....when it is used as a mulch. Not sure why that would be....or if that is correct.

KarenO · May 18, 2014

They are toxic to pets if that is a consideration for you Ed.
Karen

Ed of Somis · May 18, 2014

thanks K...I might consider throwing some over the fence to the barking dogs. hehe (kidding). Somebody said it does state about mold on the bags.

May 18, 2014	#1
Ed of Somis Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Somis, Ca Posts: 649	Cocoa shells in mix Has anybody used cocoa shells as part of a potting mix? I read where some people think it is prone to forming mold....when it is used as a mulch. Not sure why that would be....or if that is correct.

May 18, 2014	#2
KarenO Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Vancouver Island Posts: 5,931	They are toxic to pets if that is a consideration for you Ed. Karen