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Question by Reece: When I start my plants can I add coffee grinds to the soil?
I will be growing tomatoes, peppers, and herbs and more. I read that coffee grinds are great to add. I will be starting my plants indoors in newspaper planters. Can I mix some used coffee grinds into the soil when they start? Thanks!
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Answer by Marduk
Wait till you plant them outside then put the grounds into the soil around the plants. I use fish emulsion when they are small. Don’t fertilize till they get their true leaves. Also I would recommend the minted smelling fish emulsion.
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