Couple of questions

AmberLBowers · #1 04/06/12, 02:55 PM

First, what exactly do coffee grounds contain that benefit veggie plants and which ones benefit the most? I don't have a lot as I am the only coffee drinker here and I want to put it where it will help the most.

Also, how much difference does bean inoculent REALLY make? In the experiences of you who have much more wisdom in gardening than I, does it really increase yield by 50 to 100%? The only garden store in town that carries it is out until next Thursday, but I will wait if you kind folks tell me it's worth it. The beans will be planted where my chickens have been tractored so there will be plenty of nitrogen already available in the soil if that makes a difference.

Just a statement. SWEET CORN IS UP!!!!!!!!!!

jeremynj · #2 04/06/12, 07:50 PM

Coffee grounds have nitrogen so you can spread them around leafy greens.

If you had beans growing in the area in the past year, you don't need to inoculate them.

Sanza · #3 04/06/12, 07:59 PM

Coffee grounds also add acidity to the soil, and supposed to be great for blueberries and other crops that like a more acidic soil.

AmberLBowers · #4 04/06/12, 08:16 PM

Jeremy, to my knowledge beans have not been grown on this property since DHs family acquired it over 30 years ago.

Paquebot · #5 04/06/12, 09:34 PM

Coffee grounds indeed ARE highly acidic but that's BEFORE brewing. After brewing, they are close to neutral.

Coffee Grounds Perk Up Compost Pile With Nitrogen

Martin

farmerDale · #6 04/06/12, 09:39 PM

As far as bean inoculation, out of the legume crops, they are one of the laziest n fixing garden plants. And if they are placed where the nitrogen in the soil is high already, they should do fine.

geo in mi · #7 04/07/12, 08:07 AM

Innoculation on new soil where beans have not been grown before is good for up to a fifteen percent increase in yield, if you don't have a good supply of N already. The usual cost for the cannister that will do 150 feet of row will cost you about $9.00--so in your case, the extra nitrogen you have already would be cheaper. Also, keep in mind that the bacteria in the can is good only for this year--it does die off, and especially with heat. A one year old cannister is good carbon.....(which means that you should have 150 feet of row to get your money's worth...)

The acid in coffee is why a lot of folks take Prilosec

geo