Did you know that coffee grounds can be beneficial for your garden as they improve soil structure, add organic matter, and can help control pests? However, they should be used in moderation to avoid potential negative effects on plant growth.
Generally, you can expect left over coffee grounds to contribute a decent amount of nitrogen (around 2%), along with smaller amounts of phosphorus and potassium (roughly 0.3%). You’ll also find traces of some beneficial micronutrients.
Coffee grounds lean towards the acidic side with a pH of around 5.0 to 5.5. So, if you have acid loving plants – this is a great way to up the acidity, but do it on the lighter side.
Coffee grounds should be dry before putting them directly on soil in your garden. It’s also important that they powdery as they can retain moisture and if applied to thickly, they can prevent needed moisture from getting to roots. Clumps of damp coffee grounds create the perfect conditions for mold growth.
Probably the best way to apply coffee grounds to your garden, is to first add them to your compostor and mix well.
Also, you can take apart your coffee pods. This isn’t just good for getting grounds, they can now be move easily recyclable. Find out how from RecycleBC at https://recyclebc.ca/coffee-and-recycling/
