Coffee Grounds in my garden. - Ask Extension
I have been collecting coffee grounds from Starbucks all winter. I've picked up almost 30 pounds a day all winter. I've collected over two tons o...
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Coffee Grounds in my garden. #447079
Asked April 10, 2018, 11:33 AM EDT
I have been collecting coffee grounds from Starbucks all winter. I've picked up almost 30 pounds a day all winter. I've collected over two tons of coffee grounds.
I have been spreading the grounds over the two city lots that are entirely gardens. I spread them all over the gardens. Should I add lime with the grounds?
We have a farmer come in and plow both lots in the Spring. Should I plan to get the grounds again next winter? Spread out there doesn't seem to be too much coffee grounds on the lots.
What do you think?
Thank You.
Tom Staffa
Ramsey County Minnesota
Expert Response
The following bulletins should answer most of your questions:
http://cru.cahe.wsu.edu/CEPublications/FS207E/FS207E.pdf
https://asunow.asu.edu/content/coffee-grounds-magic-ingredient-asus-newly-lush-flowerbeds
http://cru.cahe.wsu.edu/CEPublications/FS207E/FS207E.pdf
https://asunow.asu.edu/content/coffee-grounds-magic-ingredient-asus-newly-lush-flowerbeds