Microbe-Rich Compost Growing Medium (Bulk)
Microbe-Rich Compost Growing Medium (Bulk)
Our compost is your new “soil”.
Grow your food easier and better: We sell compost instead of soil for food gardening. This compost is packed with nutrients and beneficial microbes. It is not sold by garden centers and landscape companies. We transport it directly from the farm to you. Learn about the soil science behind our innovative organic growing method.
Enrich to start both Spring and Fall: Use our compost to enrich your growing medium before the start of a new season. Also use it to plant seedlings and seeds. See more details about compost use at the bottom of the page.
Use this page to order in bulk - 27 cubic feet or more. There are two prices for bulk deliveries:
$6 per cubic foot delivery is in ONE PILE in an alley, a driveway or parkway. It’s best if a tarp goes under the pile. You move the compost to your beds yourself.
$7 per cubic foot delivery is wheelbarrowed from our truck to your yard. We dump the compost in your raised bed(s) or in 3 piles around your yard. If you need additional spreading of compost see our extra labor order page.
Minimum bulk order is 27 cu ft (one cubic yard).
If you need less than 27 cubic feet: Order in cubic foot bags without delivery here.
Note: Availability is limited during our off season - November 15 to February 28. If ordering during this time, call first to confirm availability.
DELIVERY CHARGES:
Delivery is $50 for small orders: We charge $50 per delivery in Oak Park and surrounding area for small bulk orders of 27 to 53 cu ft.
FREE delivery for large bulk orders: Delivery is free for bulk orders 54 cubic feet and larger. Ask about special prices and delivery schedules for bulk orders over 140 cu ft.
Distance Charges: We add a distance fee for locations outside a 5 mile radius of Oak Park.
After consulting with customer support, pay for your delivery charge separately here.
Delivery schedule varies seasonally: No deliveries between November 15 and February 28. Get your delivery faster in spring and fall when we get lots of orders.
Additional labor charges: If you require more beds filled, spreading compost or more locations see our extra labor order page.
PAYMENT:
Please review your order with Customer Support BEFORE payment.
Contact Customer Support at 708-655-5299 or orders[at]deep-roots-project.org to ask any questions and to review your order prior to payment. Orders can be placed online with credit card. You can also order by phone or email. Checks are welcome: mail a check to Deep Roots Project, 323 S. East Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302.
LEARN MORE:
Our compost is made from 100% organic matter (plant waste and animal manure). It is weed-free and pathogen-free. It is made with a naturally generated high heat process that boosts heat-loving microbe populations that make more nutrients available to microbes, fungi and plants. Microbe-Rich Compost is certified for food production by Organic Materials Research Institute (OMRI) and by the U.S. Composting Council.
3 ways to use our microbe-rich compost:
Spread a 2-inch layer of compost over the growing medium in your raised beds and containers in fall or spring before planting starts.
Use a mixture of half and half compost and worm castings when planting seedlings and seeds through the season. A cup of the mixture will work fine. Adding more will improve the health of your plants. Definitely add more if you are planting in conventional soil and not in our Deep Roots growing medium.
When seedlings reach about 4 inches tall, use the compost as a “mulch” to protect the growing medium from sunlight and evaporation.
“No Till No Dig” system: Avoid any digging except for a seedling hole or a furrow for planting seeds. Although traditional farmers and gardeners turn over their soil every season, modern soil scientists now know that digging destroys the soil structures that build up over time which greatly harms the health of the soil. Think of soil structures as invisible towns and cities that the microflora lives in.
Learn more in our post Compost, Microbes and Soil Science. Watch our Grow Your Own Food Webinar video for more details about the Deep Roots growing method.Enjoy your Grow Your Own journey!
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