Although compost contains some nutrients, it's mainly a soil conditioner.
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John Henry Wheeler
Washington, DC
USDA Zone 7
"O'boy!" wrote in message
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This Spring I bought me a Compost Tumbler. I have just finished the
first batch and it looks real good (dark) and smells great.
I have tilled the compost into the ground in a small spot in my
garden, and it sure changed the texture and looks of the soil. I have
planted several different plants (tomato, pepper and etc.) to see what
they will do.
QUESTION: Do I need to use some plant food or commercial fertilizer
as well as the compost, or is the compost sufficient. I have been
using commercial fertilizer and the soil is just fair.
Thank you for your response- -O'boy!