Re: [CH] Densities

niall shackleford (niall@shackleford.freeserve.co.uk)
Wed, 29 Mar 2000 00:37:21 +0100

Hi y'all, first time speaker....

Byron wrote:
>Here is a few variations of compost densities.
>Weight is per cu yd.
>Source my County Agent
>Leaves Loose and Dry            300
>Leaves Compacted and Moist      500
>Grass Clippings Loose           400
>Grass Clippings Compacted       800
>Cattle Manure                   1450

Just a question, but what is the value of knowing compost density? Surely it
is the abililty of the compost to resist compaction that should be in
question. I hear all the time, on this list, about about not using outside
'dirt' as it will get 'hard'.

Niallx (be gentle - its my first time)