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Denim in the garden...

Posted by rubyredcornbread 7 (My Page) on
Mon, Dec 19, 11 at 12:11

How long does it take for denim to decompose? I've made a couple of "grow pouches" out of the legs of an old pair of jeans...Just wondering about how long they will last with all the watering of the plants inside?


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RE: Denim in the garden...

I've never tried that, but I would think it will depend to some extent on how much polyester is in the denim vs. cotton. I've talked to people who composted rags, and later found a "ghost" of the former garment composed entirely of the synthetic non-degradable fibers.

I bet you could get at least a growing season out of them.


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RE: Denim in the garden...

Thanks!


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