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Old 05-02-2007, 11:42 PM posted to rec.gardens.edible
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Default Ericaceous Compost (was Strawberry barrel)

Janet Baraclough wrote:
Dick Adams ) wrote:


So what is the difference between compost used for acid
loving plants and 'normal' compost?


There's no lime/chalk added to ericaceous compost, and it
usually contains some peat.


I add neither lime nor chalk to my compost and can't imagine
anyone adding either. Does that make my compost 'all purpose'?

Dick