The coffee grounds are far more effective as a "green" component in your compost. If you go to a fancy coffee shop they might also have coffee chaff (the skins of the beans) which is a good brown to add to compost bins. That summer addition of grounds to the surface will take many months to release its nutrients. Big props to you for using them rather than them ending up in a landfill however you do it. Cheers!
I work in a caffe :D imagine me after my shift leaving with bags lol I tested ph value and was from 6.6 to .6.9 which is great. Always thought it will make soil too acidic
THIS is the video I was looking for! Thank you! I needed a clear explanation on how to use it because this is my first time using coffee compost. I just started learning on how to reuse house waste and make my plants healthier.
I was wondering if you’ve had the same experience with other people which is when the coffee ground is placed on top of the soil like you did it seems to cake and bind together, and as a result, it tends to deter Water or prevent water from sipping into the roots, had that been your experience, or it’s never caused you in trouble
Thank you, very helpful. I've been giving everyone bags of coffee since I'm there getting a ice coffee anyways lol. Again thank you I'm subscribing right now
I think of coffee grounds that go thru my worm bins as more of an ammendment not a fertilizer..being totally organic for 50 years the coffee grounds that are organic are getting $$. And when I put the coffee grounds into a 12 tub farm ,I have never stained my hands or nails...
I dry it in the microwave - after 3x and still not dry.. i add one spoon of olive-oil and run it again.. you see a difference.. - i also mix in eggshells.. to lower the acid level..
In depends on the plant. If it's in the growing season and flowering you can do it more often. It doesn't hurt to dilute the grounds with water also. I only add it about every 3 months during the summer so twice per year. You need to experiment a little as it does depend a lot on the type of plants and the weather.
tnx for video but coffee grounds are rich in nitrogen and if we give a lot of coffee ground we can cause a lot of problms to our plants like nitrogen toxicity. besides that coffee grounds are so so so acidic and if we give a big load then the soil will be acidic and this not allowed the plant to absorb iron, zinc, copper......
How do you keep the coffee grounds from molding? I tried with just 1 pot (4 scoops) and they went off next day. Do i dry them out some how or put in dirt wet??
Hi, I would say probably not. You could add a little before flowering although for these plants I don't think it's necessary. I would just re-pot it every few years with good soil.
@@Luke.Cooking You shouldn't use any coffee directly into the soil. There's too much nitrogen in it to be used directly. That's like dumping fresh cow or chicken manure around your plants/trees. You could add coffee and/or coffee grounds into your compost piles, this is more beneficial than dumping the coffee grounds right on top of the soil
Personally I don't use this method for indoor plants because the coffee grounds can get mouldy if they don't get good air flow like they would outside.
I am not sure although I would not recommend using coffee grounds with seedlings. I would only use it on more mature plants with established root systems.
Usually I only fertilise them at the start of the growing season as they come into flower and new growth begins. I never fertilise plants at the end of summer.
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Hi, I have mostly veg and herb pots. Is that okay? How often do I add it, and how much would I do for say a 20cm pot? thanks!
Great, I started with roses and grow better.
Many people mix the coffee grounds with water and water plants. It will be faster release.
Sounds like a useful tip. Thanks.
The coffee grounds are far more effective as a "green" component in your compost.
If you go to a fancy coffee shop they might also have coffee chaff (the skins of the beans) which is a good brown to add to compost bins.
That summer addition of grounds to the surface will take many months to release its nutrients.
Big props to you for using them rather than them ending up in a landfill however you do it. Cheers!
Thank you and thanks for the tips too!
I work in a caffe :D imagine me after my shift leaving with bags lol I tested ph value and was from 6.6 to .6.9 which is great. Always thought it will make soil too acidic
Some plants like acidic soil. I add a little to the soil during the growing season.
@@PhillWyattProjects True, but I use ash also to add more nutrients and to even acidity if it goes where I don't want it to be
THIS is the video I was looking for!
Thank you!
I needed a clear explanation on how to use it because this is my first time using coffee compost. I just started learning on how to reuse house waste and make my plants healthier.
I mix in egg shells and wood ashes too..
Yes both are good for fertilising plants. 👍🏻
Great plant tips using coffee grounds! Looking forward to trying it on my plants!
Thank you!
I'm here because I'm just looking for a back door fix than buying topsoil to resuscitate dead dirt into soil.
I would add leaf mulch.
Dynamic lifter and seaweed fertiliser and you're done
I was wondering if you’ve had the same experience with other people which is when the coffee ground is placed on top of the soil like you did it seems to cake and bind together, and as a result, it tends to deter Water or prevent water from sipping into the roots, had that been your experience, or it’s never caused you in trouble
Hi yes I know what you mean. I try to spread it on thinly to prevent this. Also I mix it occasionally with soil.
Thank you, very helpful. I've been giving everyone bags of coffee since I'm there getting a ice coffee anyways lol. Again thank you I'm subscribing right now
Thanks!
I think of coffee grounds that go thru my worm bins as more of an ammendment not a fertilizer..being totally organic for 50 years the coffee grounds that are organic are getting $$. And when I put the coffee grounds into a 12 tub farm ,I have never stained my hands or nails...
great video Phill!
My wife drinks coffee daily actually :) what happens if there is mold forming on the coffe grounds, should I discard it altogether?
I dry it in the microwave - after 3x and still not dry.. i add one spoon of olive-oil and run it again.. you see a difference.. - i also mix in eggshells.. to lower the acid level..
Never overdose the soil - it's the oils that get converted into free nitrogen - bacteria need time to process -
Good points thanks for sharing 👍🏻
How often should i put coffee grounds on my plants? If you mix that with water will that be good for watering the plants too?
In depends on the plant. If it's in the growing season and flowering you can do it more often. It doesn't hurt to dilute the grounds with water also. I only add it about every 3 months during the summer so twice per year. You need to experiment a little as it does depend a lot on the type of plants and the weather.
tnx for video but coffee grounds are rich in nitrogen and if we give a lot of coffee ground we can cause a lot of problms to our plants like nitrogen toxicity.
besides that coffee grounds are so so so acidic and if we give a big load then the soil will be acidic and this not allowed the plant to absorb iron, zinc, copper......
I would not advise to use coffee grounds for any plant only certain plants. It has worked well with my plants such as Palm Trees.
A very useful video for sure. 👌Thanks for the tip, Phill! 👍
Thanks Jo Jo 😊
Brilhant! Thank you ❤
You're so welcome!
always full of great tips mate
Cheers man 👍😉
Thanks friend
Your welcome
Thanks for the information!
Your welcome 👍🏻
Thank you babe
@@MadamT1979 your welcome
So your using coffee gounds that havent been brewed? I was under the impression they should be used coffee grounds
No. These are used coffee grounds.
Are the coffee grounds pre washed (after brewing), to remove any vestiges of caffeine?
No although that is why I only use them outside so that the rain can dilute and wash away excess nutrients and not overconcentrate the soil.
How do you keep the coffee grounds from molding? I tried with just 1 pot (4 scoops) and they went off next day. Do i dry them out some how or put in dirt wet??
Dry it before applying it to the soil.
In used coffee grounds how does the leftover caffeine affect the plants?
Have you ever had issues with the coffee grounds burning the plants due to acidity? I wanna try this method but am a scaredy cat! 😅
It's important not to use too much, or mix it in with compost. I haven't had that problem though.
Can I use soil mixed with coffee waste to start my seeds
I have a bunch of tree seeds (annona seeds) I want to grow?!
No I would not recommend using this method on seeds or young plants. I would only use it on plants with a well established root system.
Anyone tried this as a mulch? I’d be interested as how it worked. I am so tired of buying mulch only to have it blow away. Thanks
It cakes up if deeper than, say, a half inch, and slows water passage; not so good as mulch unless you want that somewhere
Is ok to put around fruit trees? Roses?
Is unused coffee better?
I don't think so. It could be too rich in nutrients I think used is better.
lol I’d always be having to stop and go get a cup of coffee and the grounds would never get applied because I am relaxing with a cup 😂
That could be a problem 😂
Great stuff Phill. You don’t drink coffee or just like to stack more bags?
Thanks Lenny, I do drink coffee but these are the coffee grounds after they have been put through the coffee machine. The waste product.
What if you use expired coffee grounds that have never been brewed? Can you still use them?
I'm not sure about that. Also it would be very wasteful and expensive.
I was wondering that myself. I have some unused coffee that I didn’t want to just throw away. :-/
So much coffee ground? Does it not hurt the plant?
thank you 🙏🏼
Your welcome
It's amazing within TH-cam so E people say it is acidic and some say neutral ..what is the turth
I suppose it's debatable. Used grounds once washed through with the rain I think are relatively neutral. That's my opinion.
Phill, would you recommend coffee grounds on Thanksgiving Cactus? Thanks man.
Hi, I would say probably not. You could add a little before flowering although for these plants I don't think it's necessary. I would just re-pot it every few years with good soil.
@@PhillWyattProjects Thanks Phill.
Hi, can these be used on spruce trees? Thanks!
I would say yes in the summer months although I'm not sure on the amounts.
Starbucks here I come
Can you use fresh, unused grounds? I have old coffee that I don’t plan on consuming
I would not recommend it because there are too many nutrients in the coffee and it's too rich. I think used grounds are better.
@@PhillWyattProjects so in other words it needs to be diluted.
@@Luke.Cooking
You shouldn't use any coffee directly into the soil. There's too much nitrogen in it to be used directly. That's like dumping fresh cow or chicken manure around your plants/trees.
You could add coffee and/or coffee grounds into your compost piles, this is more beneficial than dumping the coffee grounds right on top of the soil
Great tip mate with the coffee grounds 👍
Thanks mate 👍👍
How often do you use it?
Not often and only when plants are in active growth and flowering in the warmer months.
Sir just want to ask if there is a shelf life for coffee grounds?
They should break down naturally as composed when outside. I like to take them out of the bag as soon as I can to prevent fungus growing.
So is that mean that l can store it for a long time?
Is it good for indoor plants also ?
Personally I don't use this method for indoor plants because the coffee grounds can get mouldy if they don't get good air flow like they would outside.
@@PhillWyattProjects what if I make it with club soda and cinnamon? Will that be better?
Can a medium be made with coffee and seed starter for seedlings?
I am not sure although I would not recommend using coffee grounds with seedlings. I would only use it on more mature plants with established root systems.
Definitely do not use this as a seed starting medium
Hi, can they be used on fruit trees?
I would say yes in my opinion
Thanks!
well, they are not neutral. Coffee grounds are acidic and acidify the soil.
I used this and many plants are dead now
How often do you fertilize your plants?
Usually I only fertilise them at the start of the growing season as they come into flower and new growth begins. I never fertilise plants at the end of summer.
Is there any benefit to using unused coffee grounds?
I'm not sure as they might be too rich in nutrients or too high in caffeine to be beneficial so I only use the used grounds.
@@PhillWyattProjects thank you for getting back to me, I’ll do the same, certainly to at least establish a baseline first :-)
I just hate when people mix a good breakfast blend with a classic roast.
Good one!
Coffee grounds tend to cake - so not a great idea for a mulch.
This is true although you can always add them into a compost pile and mix them in.
Used coffee grounds also kills weeds and so you won't have any weeds in your garden
I haven't tried that myself although sounds useful.