Mushroom Compost with Sweet Odor

Some people may dislike the smell of compost and for them; mushroom compost brings a welcome change. When mushroom compost is properly made and stored, it does not smell and in fact, has a sweet smell, when it is fresh.

Even if that sweet odor is disturbing, once the mushroom compost is put in the ground, the smell dissipates. If, at all, the mushroom compost has a foul odor, it can be recomposted and used. Since mushrooms are generally grown in a sterilized and composted medium, the left over mushrooms will also be free of plant pathogens. Hence, it makes good compost for vegetable and flower gardens, trees and shrubs.

Additionally, mushroom compost does not bring in unwanted weed seeds along with it that may be a hindrance for the growth of the plants. It has been found that mushroom compost contains good and beneficial fungus that helps to produce energy, resulting in rapid growth of the plant.

Since mushroom compost has low nitrogen content, it does not encourage over leafy growth which is very ideal for flower bearing plants like vegetables. The beneficial microbes present in mushroom compost encourage the growth of beneficial insects like earthworm and discourages diseases. Hence, the gardeners are avoiding the use of potentially dangerous chemical pesticides and contribute to the welfare of the family and the earth, in effect.

Mushroom compost increases the water holding capacity of the plant and at the same time, aerates the soil. This is vital for the soil and improves the structure of the soil and saves the cost of water, where there is scarcity of water.