I have a compost heap and I'm going to use the finished compost as the main bulk of my potato bed. I will then use more compost and straw mixed together to hill up the plants.
I'm wondering if anyone has practical experience adding coffee grounds, epsom salts and finely crushed egg shells directly to compost when planting potatoes.
I'm theorizing that this would add the calcium and magnesium required, deter slugs, and adjust the acidity to the proper levels, as long as I use them in a reasonable ratio.
Additionally, would ground up dried banana peel add the potassium potato plants require? Is there a better natural source of potassium to add to the potato bed?
Finally, would adding a small amount of ground fish to the mix cause the Nitrogen to spike so high that it would stop tuber production?
I've done hours of research online, and I can't find any solid answers to these questions from experienced organic potato growers.
Any other practical advice on potato gardening is also welcome.
Thank you for your time and expertise!
I'm wondering if anyone has practical experience adding coffee grounds, epsom salts and finely crushed egg shells directly to compost when planting potatoes.
I'm theorizing that this would add the calcium and magnesium required, deter slugs, and adjust the acidity to the proper levels, as long as I use them in a reasonable ratio.
Additionally, would ground up dried banana peel add the potassium potato plants require? Is there a better natural source of potassium to add to the potato bed?
Finally, would adding a small amount of ground fish to the mix cause the Nitrogen to spike so high that it would stop tuber production?
I've done hours of research online, and I can't find any solid answers to these questions from experienced organic potato growers.
Any other practical advice on potato gardening is also welcome.
Thank you for your time and expertise!