Coffee Grounds and Carrot Fleas

Discussion in 'Soils, Fertilizers and Composting' started by supertramp, Feb 19, 2009.

  1. supertramp

    supertramp Member

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    I'm saving my coffee grounds to put on my carrots this year, on the advice of a gardening book that says that the smell deters the carrot fleas. I'm worried though, after reading on this forum that the grounds are very acidic. Will this be harmful?

    Also, what is the best way to store them (if they are indeed useful) prior to distribution? I read somewhere that they can get moldy? Currently they're in a yoghurt container under water.
     
  2. Blake09

    Blake09 Active Member

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    you could dry them out "TOTALLY", then freez them in the freezer or you need to keep them super dry and then they will stay freash. they will get moldy if you keep them wet I would think.
     
  3. K Baron

    K Baron Well-Known Member

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    Once dry, keep stored in a paper bag, or a box.... until needed.
     

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