|
| So, we had someone come out and add mulch to my flowerbeds. He did a great job but for some reason he added mulch to my small garden area where I plant herbs. Does anybody know if mulch would be toxic or hazardous to plants for human consumption? Common sense tells me not to plant in the garden this year. Maybe add more soil next year and then plant. |
Follow-Up Postings:
|
| I've been mulching our vegetable gardens for decades as it is so beneficial. In fact I just finish spreading 28 cu.yards this past weekend. It's great for moderating soil temps, moisture retention & suppressing weeds/grass. Plus, it is a great way to add organic material to build soil structure. |
|
| It depends on what he mulched it with... |
|
| Even if he did mulch it with something that I would assume is not poisonous to you via touch or smell, you can just remove it and grow there this season. However, if you want a better answer, then we will need to know what he mulched with and how long it has been there. |
|
- Posted by cold_weather_is_evil Tucson 9a/b desert (My Page) on Tue, May 6, 14 at 15:25
| The answer for your mulch problem does depend on what that mulch is and whether it flies in the face of your organic gardening rules and limits, if any. For the most part mulch is not a problem at all. Mulch is an insulator for moisture and temperature. It should be a dry thing except for rainy times and it is nearly inert. If it is really "mulch" and not a soil amendment (dug or scratched in), and especially if it's an airy mulch like straw and not a dense one like sawdust or bark, it's interaction with the growing soil is very minimal. |
Please Note: Only registered members are able to post messages to this forum. If you are a member, please log in. If you aren't yet a member, join now!
Return to the Vegetable Gardening Forum
Information about Posting
- You must be logged in to post a message. Once you are logged in, a posting window will appear at the bottom of the messages. If you are not a member, please register for an account.
- Please review our Rules of Play before posting.
- Posting is a two-step process. Once you have composed your message, you will be taken to the preview page. You will then have a chance to review your post, make changes and upload photos.
- After posting your message, you may need to refresh the forum page in order to see it.
- Before posting copyrighted material, please read about Copyright and Fair Use.
- We have a strict no-advertising policy!
- If you would like to practice posting or uploading photos, please visit our Test forum.
- If you need assistance, please Contact Us and we will be happy to help.
Learn more about in-text links on this page here
