coffee grounds from starbucks?

sethful · Mar 31, 2010

the last time I went into my local starbucks, they had bags of spent coffee grounds for free... basically, they state that its a good fertilizer.

Anyone tried this and/or when is the best time to use them?

HoppyDaze · Mar 31, 2010

yes...very good for gardens of all kinds. Pick some up!

GilaMinumBeer · Mar 31, 2010

Yes. I do it. Not very nutrient heavy but great to bring bugs into the soil.

http://www.sustainableenterprises.com/Business/coffeefert.htm

Any time I go to Starbucks I ask for the grinds. Have gotten 10 pounds at atime from them. Once got nearly 60 pounds from them in one nite. Caught them just before closing.

Randar · Mar 31, 2010

sethful said:
the last time I went into my local starbucks, they had bags of spent coffee grounds for free... basically, they state that its a good fertilizer.

Anyone tried this and/or when is the best time to use them?

Not only are they a good fertilizer, but they also act as an ant repellent if you wish to scatter them around your home's foundation. Do not over-apply unless you are wanting to acidify your soil in a specific area. Great for rose bushes, azaleas, blueberry bushes, etc.

Randar · Mar 31, 2010

also keep in mind that coffee grounds are a green compost, so don't add them with your grass clippings. Rather, they work better when mixed with leaves later in the year for composting.

GilaMinumBeer · Mar 31, 2010

Randar said:
, but they also act as an ant repellent if you wish to scatter them around your home's foundation.

that has worked for me with crickets but never ants.

Randar · Mar 31, 2010

GilaMinumBeer said:
that has worked for me with crickets but never ants.

I have used it as an ant repellent and it works well here for the local ants. Might not work for all kinds, though. I have seen quite a few others online claim it works as well, so it likely works for some people.

sethful · Apr 1, 2010

Thanks for the info fellas! I will make sure to grab some the next time I am out!

david_42 · Apr 1, 2010

Just what I need: faster ants.

SOB · Apr 2, 2010

Check out this thread for some more info. I used them all last year and been putting them on whenever I can get my hands on them. I was amazed this spring when working up my garden how soft, rich, and airy my soil was where I have been putting grounds and spent grain!

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