Coffee Chaff

Here you will find uses for coffee chaff in the garden as well as where to get coffee chaff

• What Is Coffee Chaff?

  • Coffee chaff is the husk of the coffee bean that separates during roasting

• Coffee Chaff is great in the garden for:

  • Mulch: Coffee chaff works well as a lightweight mulch, helping retain soil moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature. It also slowly breaks down, adding organic matter to the soil.

  • Compost: Rich in nitrogen, coffee chaff can be added to compost piles. It contributes to the "green" component, balancing the carbon-rich "brown" materials and speeding up decomposition.

  • Soil Amendment: When worked into the soil, coffee chaff improves soil structure and aeration, allowing for better root growth and water penetration.

  • pH Neutral: Unlike coffee grounds, chaff is close to neutral in pH, making it suitable for most garden plants without the risk of acidifying the soil.

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• When adding to your bed:

  • It's recommended to use a shovel and dig into your bed. This helps break up the chaff, it tends to mat into a pile, and reduces the risk of it blowing out of your plot.

• Where to get coffee chaff for free:

  • • Novo Coffee: 3008 Larimer St Denver, CO 80205

      • This one also usually has burlap bags

      • Contact by calling: (303) 295-7678