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Farmville, Virginia ([email protected])

I have applied approximately 2-3 inches of horse manure on my patch. Is it best to turn it into the soil now or let it lay on top until spring?

Thanks,
Mark

12/17/2006 12:29:29 AM

Johnston, R.I.

I would turn it in, but lets see what the rest of the world has to offer.

12/17/2006 3:47:04 AM

Www.extremepumpkinstore.com

I agree with Norm, turn it in.

12/17/2006 7:52:34 AM

Sheridan . NY

spray symbex 4oz to gal h2o and molasses 8oz to gal h2o and turn it in-----is the horse fresh this year--??

12/17/2006 7:58:44 AM

Roanoke Il

If its fresh till it in, if composted it doesn't much matter maybe better to wait so if you get a cold stap you don't kill off or worm population..mark

12/17/2006 8:56:17 AM

[email protected]

Unless your soil is already very deep & the envy of us all....I agree. Turn it in with the Symbex if you have it. Other "compost starters" would also help, especially with the molasses.

As Mark says...once a soil is "dialed to depth" then adding only small amounts of aged material without the tiller is preferred.

12/17/2006 10:03:46 AM

Sheridan . NY

IF it s fresh you will more than likely have a bad weed problem a horse's digestion systum wont kill seeds compost it for 1 year

12/17/2006 10:48:33 AM

Farmville, Virginia ([email protected])

Thanks guys, the manure I am using is already between one and two years old. My soil test result before adding the manure showed that I have a ph of 6.5. I have potash and phosphorus levels that are quite high. My big problem is a big nitrogen deficiency. Will the manure do much to help this or do I need to add something else?

12/17/2006 7:41:42 PM

Sheridan . NY

a 5 gallon bucket of alfalfa pellets per plant in the spring will give you plenty of nitro----

12/17/2006 9:09:48 PM

Nashville, TN

Manure will help - but here's some other ways to increase your N content:

Organic methods: Bloodmeal - also adds Fe. Growing a cover crop of clover is even better. The clover also helps the much needed N-converting bacteria to multiply rapidly. It also adds more N per acre than traditional chemical fertilizers. Being in Virginia - you may have some time yet to start some crimson clover.

Chemical methods: various fertilizers will work in a pinch.

12/20/2006 11:15:15 AM

ordinary,VA

Mark seen a add for penguin poop for only $4.00 a pound.
comes frozen easy to apply in the winter just spread the poop pellets over patch 3-4 inches deep.

So you should order 2 or 3 thousand dollars worth and let me know how good it works.
and if Teresa throws you out on your ear
you stay here as long as you like.

all i ask is that you do your share of the weeding :)

Merry Christmas Mark and thanks for the Christmas card.


Ed.

12/20/2006 3:43:39 PM