Grape pumice for .... Compost?

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    What are your thoughts? I can get ahold of a lot of pumice from work and was wondering if I need to compost it or can I throw the dried pumice into my soil and blend it in now?
     
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    I would imagine it might be a bit acidic to use without composting, with all the grape tannins in it. Unless you have some Blueberry bushes to put it round.
     
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    camillia's like acidic soil don't they?
     
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    Compost it, you'll need to add plenty of 'browns' to balance it up.
     
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    By browns u mean cardboard and stuff or leaves?
     
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    Yes, cardboard and paper, autumn leaves and straw.
     
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