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Grandfield Oklahoma

How much manure is to much to plant in?

I mean depth, as is 4 inches to much, 6 inches, 10 inches?

Does anyone know that answer?

1/22/2006 2:45:39 PM

Jaffrey NH

I the manureaholic must say that if the manure looks good (well rotted), the only thing that depends on how much you put in your patch is how much you can haul. I love manure. My dreams at night contain large piles of 2 year old cow manure. It depends on your patch type too. If you have hard ground or shale soil, put on as much as you can, if it is a wet low ground patch, be careful how much you put on. I bet a more experienced growa has better advice. Good luck!
DK

1/22/2006 5:56:03 PM

Plymouth,ma

while compost is great, remember all soils must drain, drainage is key. if your soil doesn't drain your plants roots wiil rot or could drown from the inability to take in all water. a soil test is also important, as some composts vary according to what types and amounts of bio matter is in it. your soils need to be as deep as your rootzone of whatever your growing. also be aware of compaction. less compaction, the better roots can penetrate and grow / the better water and liquid foods can disperse thru soils. all plants ( above ground ) are directly proportional to the root system

1/22/2006 9:15:18 PM

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6 inches per season is a lot but it's not over the top in most soils.

1/22/2006 9:37:10 PM

Montoursville, PA

Absolutely nothing will create good tilth any faster than the consistant adding, of manure and leaves. Boost with a bit, of molasses. The worms will begin growing, in number and their additions of, casts and worm ways or tunnels will even better the subsoil....even if it is hardpan. They of course can not drill through rock. That is a diffenent issue all together. If you are very short on worms you can pick and deposit some, to help get started. They must have the organic content, to support themselves.

1/23/2006 7:12:57 PM