Gardeners Gold

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I grew this bunch of tomatoes using my compost a new variety

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Deliveries. We can deliver to the following counties: Tipperary, Cork, Kilkenny, Limerick, Wexford, Wicklow, Clare, Waterford, Carlow, Laois, Offaly, Kerry, Kildare.

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Gardeners, there is an indigenous compost available made from local organic sources which can supplement your own garden compost. Garden soils are often compacted and dust like from constant cropping, this is a result of the depletion of the organic content of the soil. Soil is composed of a mixture of minerals and organic matter. As the organic matter is constantly decomposing, soils develop a poor physical structure over time. Replacing organic matter is an annual priority for the gardener

There is an environmental pressure to reduce the use of peat in gardening and it is difficult to find another source of organic matter. SMC is a readily available replacement

What is SMC? Mushroom compost is made from composted wheaten straw, poultry and horse manure. After the mushroom crop is grown, the residue is called SMC, or spent mushroom compost. It is clean, w**d free and odourless

Benefits of SMC nutrient process. The organic matter decomposes to humus particles which like clay particles are negatively charged and then act as extra sites in the soil solution to hold charged ions like NH4+, K+, Ca+ and S+ etc. And prevent their loss to ground water. These essential nutrients are then absorbed by plant root hairs

SMC contains a wide range of plant nutrients itself. Some garden soils require limestone. Soils derived from shale rock are naturally low in lime. SMC contains significant amounts of lime. The fibre from the straw improves soil structure. Used properly, SMC can improve soil structure and bring fertility back to the soil.

We have developed a very successful mix of compost and top soil for vegetable and flower beds over the last 6 years. Deliveries are in 3 tonnes or 5 tonnes

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Products

Gardeners Gold Organic Compost

Gardeners Gold Organic Compost improves soil structure and microbiological activity which in turn increases growth and nutrient uptake of crops.

High organic matter content
Improves soil structure
A significant source of plant nutrients - especially P and K
Provides trace elements
No Pathogens
Many gardens' soils are deficient in organic matter, especially if the garden has received artificial fertilizer continuously over the years

Gardeners Gold compost is used extensively by many professional growers. Mushroom compost is recommended by most gardening experts as the most effective soil conditioner available

Gardeners Gold mushroom compost is mixed and turned every few weeks over a period of 18 months until it is fully composted, at this stage there is no odour and is black, moist and loamy

Visit our Testimonials & Examples section to see some examples of plants grown with our organic compost