Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mushroom Compost?
Why use Mushroom Compost?
How much Mushroom Compost do I use?
Is it safe for the environment?
Why does Mushroom Compost work so well?
What are the uses of Mushroom Compost?
Where can I buy Mushroom Compost?
How can I become a dealer of Quincy Farms Mushroom Compost?
 

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What is Mushroom Compost?
Mushroom Compost is a byproduct of modern mushroom farming. It is composed of wheat straw, chicken litter, cottonseed hulls and gypsum. After these ingredients are thoroughly mixed together with water, the composting process begins. The mixture is then heat-pasteurized and allowed to condition. It is inoculated with mushroom spawn (equivalent to seed) then topped with a layer of fibrous native or Canadian peat. Mushrooms are grown in climate-controlled rooms. It is a precise and delicate operation. The entire process takes about twelve weeks. After the crop is harvested, the compost is once again pasteurized and sterilized to eliminate pathogens (disease) and neutralize weed seed.

Why use Mushroom Compost?
Mushroom Compost works very well enhancing your soil condition. It is economical, versatile and environmentally friendly. It is more economical than the combination of peat moss and fertilizers. It naturally reduces the need for chemical fertilizers. It is a key element in creating a setting that ensures top quality, professional results in most planting situations.

Is it safe for the environment?
Mushroom Compost is environmentally safe. Due to its highly fertile nature, it reduces the need for chemical fertilizers. Due to its high pH value, it reduces the need to treat soil with lime. Recent university studies have demonstrated that the use of Mushroom Compost greatly reduces the amount of nutrient runoff in the landscape. The all-natural ingredients of compost lessen the need to add harmful chemicals to the soil.

Why does Mushroom Compost work so well?
Mushroom Compost a is highly organic fertile medium. It has been heat pasteurized, or sterilized, eliminating pathogens (diseases) and neutralizing weed seed. The organic matter helps build soil in a variety of ways. It helps retain moisture, improves water uptake efficiency and the ability for soil to hold nutrients. It acts as a buffer to control root zone temperatures. It is able to stay cool in the summer by moisture retention and stay warm in the winter because of its dark color and organic matter.

What are the uses of Mushroom Compost?
Mushroom Compost is a versatile product with a variety of uses. It creates the best possible soil environment for landscaping. It is an excellent base for planting vegetable gardens, flower beds, trees and shrubs. It also works superbly as a ground preparation for laying sod, especially on fairways of golf courses. Commercially, it is also used as an organic fertilizer for organic farming, as a solid container for tomato growers, and as a soil builder for field-grown nursery stock. It is an economical substitute for peat in potting mixes and it is even a yield-improving product for bait worm farmers.

Where can I buy Mushroom Compost?
Quincy markets bulk Mushroom Compost from its Quincy, Forida, facility. From this facililty, we deal only in large volumes, selling to wholesalers or retailers. For smaller quantities, a network of authorized dealers has been established. The dealer network spans throughout Florida, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and South Carolina. Find a Dealer Near You.

How can I become a dealer of Quincy Farms Mushroom Compost?
If you are interested in becoming a dealer of Quincy Farms Mushroom Compost, please click here and complete the form. We will contact you soon. Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of our dealer network.