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Technical Information
Melcourt Spent Mushroom CompostTM
    Melcourt Spent Mushroom CompostTM is used to:-

  • Improve the soil's physical structure.
  • Improve soil organic matter content.
    Product Description

  • Melcourt Spent Mushroom CompostTM is a blend of composted agricultural straw and animal manures, originating from the production of mushrooms.
  • A product from our 'economy' range.
  • Mid to dark brown in colour.
  • The product is free flowing and easy to handle.
    Typical Uses

  • To improve the soil's existing structure and quality.
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    User Benefits

  • Successfully used for many years, giving good results.
  • Environmentally friendly, as a recycled product.
    Product Features

  • Easy to spread and incorporate, using simple tools.
  • Effective service life, 1 year plus.
  • The lime content in this product makes it unsuitable for ericaceous, lime-hating plants.
    Application Rates

  • Spread Melcourt Spent Mushroom CompostTM evenly onto the soil surface to a depth of not less than 50 mm, then thoroughly incorporate into at least the top 150 mm of soil.
  • This application ratio can be exceeded on poor soils.






















The following text is recommended to be used by architects and product specifiers, when inviting quotations for this product. The use of this text will not contravene the copyright of this publication.

    Product Specification

  • The product shall consist of a blend of composted agricultural straw and animal manure with a nominal particle size range of 1-50mm
  • Typical product analysis in accordance wth BS 4156:1990 to be :-
    Bulk density range 540 - 590
    kg/m3
    Dry matter35%
    Organic matter80%
    pH7.5 - 8.5
    Cation exchange capacitymedium
    Nitrogen (N)low
    Phosphorus (P)low
    Potassium (K)medium
    Magnesium (Mg)low
    Electrical conductivity1200 µS/cm
    Plus a medium balance of slowly available nutrients and balanced trace elements.
    Application Rates

  • Spread Melcourt Spent Mushroom CompostTM onto the soil surface to a depth of ........ mm (insert depth required), turn and thoroughly incorporate into the top ........ mm (insert incorporated depth required) of soil.
    Additional Clauses

  • Typical product samples to be provided upon request.
  • All product volumes to be calculated using The Bulk Density method, as set out in CEN BS EN 12599 and 12580.
    Available from
Melcourt Industries Limited
Boldridge Brake, Long Newnton,
Tetbury, Glos GL8 8RT
Tel: +44 (0)1666 502711
Fax: +44 (0)1666 504398
Email:mail@melcourt.co.uk
Website: http://www.melcourt.co.uk

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The following table gives a guide to the area in square metres, covered by one cubic metre, when evenly spread at the given depths:

Initial spreading depth required 50 mm 75 mm 100 mm
Square metres covered by 1 cubic metre 20 13.3 10

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Main
Constituents		 Origin Nominal particle
size range		 Typical Bulk Density Range Dry Matter Organic Matter pH Cation Exchange
Capacity
Straw & Agricultural manure British 1 - 50mm 540 - 590
kg/m3		 35 % 80 % 7.5 - 8.5 Medium

Nitrogen
(N)		 Phosphorus
(P)		 Potassium
(K)		 Magnesium
(Mg)		 Electrical conductivity Trace Elements Quality Range
Low Low Medium Low 1200 µS/cm Medium Economy

All values given in the Technical Specification are typical. However, some variation may occur from time to time. Melcourt Industries Ltd reserves the right to alter the specification without notice, for the purpose of product improvement.