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Old 13-05-2007, 07:56 PM
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Default How Long for cardboard to breakdown?

I put a layer of cardboard in the bottom of my raised bed.
Can anyone advise how long before it will break down, so plants can grow through to the ground?

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roughly about 6 weeks Peanut depending on moisture, earthworm activity and the ntrogen levels in your soil
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Thanks v much.
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