Mushroom Compost Hay Field Uses

 

Improve the quality and quantity of hay production by applying Mushroom Compost at a rate of 1/2 inch to 1 inch in depth (68 – 129 cubic yards per acre). Follow the “less is more” adage since a deeper application will smother the grass.
 

 

 

 

Seasonal Application
Spring Application: The soil is usually too wet to bring heavy equipment onto the field and once the soil warms up the grass is growing too rapidly and quickly becomes too tall for application.

Summer Application: Mushroom Compost can be applied after each cutting during the growing season. An applica- tion can be made up until the time that fieldwork damages the next stand of grass.

Winter Application: This time of year, when the soil is still frozen, can be an opportune time to make a Mushroom Compost application. It is not recommended to apply on top of snow. If making multiple applications of Mushroom Compost during the year, a yearly soil test is recommended.

 

Equipment: For hay field application, use a manure spreader to provide as uniform an application as possible. If Mush- room Compost is applied too deep or piled too high in areas of the field, drag the field with a drag chain or similar equipment perpendicular to the direction in which the field was spread.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Results: Improved soil health; improved crop health; higher crop yields in drought than with commercial fertilizers; 24 percent residual value in second year, improving soil for 3-5 years; since mushrooms are grown year round, Mushroom Compost is available year round.