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title: "Somewhat new to outdoor plants - would this mushroom compost be…"
description: "Somewhat new to outdoor plants - would this mushroom compost be equivalent to rich compost / green manure or is it its own thing?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/CQDcNKuFT2eBWinfsTKHmQ/9JNeSp8AQ2m38Br9qi1Oig"
community: "Gardening and Outdoor"
author: "Plants&Pets 🌱🐱🐶"
published: "2024-06-12T01:14:04.29606Z"
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# Somewhat new to outdoor plants - would this mushroom compost be…

_Posted by Plants\&Pets 🌱🐱🐶 on 2024-06-12_

Somewhat new to outdoor plants - would this mushroom compost be equivalent to rich compost / green manure or is it its own thing?

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## 4 comments

### Swamp Witch commented on 2024-06-12

I would for sure call it rich compost. :)

### Shawn commented on 2024-06-12

Just be aware that you will get little mushrooms growing around the inside ring of your pots all season :) kinda fun. Although, you will still need to supplement with some fertilizers throughout the season.

#### Plants\&Pets 🌱🐱🐶 replied on 2024-06-12

This is for my in ground plants, but that’s good to know! What additional fertilizer would you add?

#### Shawn replied on 2024-06-13

It really depends on the plant…but I love using Jobe’s All Purpose fertilizer spikes! They’re an even 4-4-4 NPK and slow release for a few months whenever you water. Awesome, safe, and noticeably effective when you’re just beginning your outdoor grow adventures :)

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