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LauraB

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Storing manure
« on: December 14, 2006, 21:36:05 »
I have found some bargain manure - but haven't yet got any beds to dig it into. Can I store it until the beds are dug, and if so, how? Compost bins, or just in a heap?

supersprout

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Re: Storing manure
« Reply #1 on: December 14, 2006, 21:47:35 »
In a heap, covered with e.g. a tarp :)

kt.

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Re: Storing manure
« Reply #2 on: December 14, 2006, 21:50:46 »
Mine is stashed in a heap covered with a carpet. hessian side down. dont use carpet with felt. U can also use black plastic.
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LauraB

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Re: Storing manure
« Reply #3 on: December 14, 2006, 21:53:53 »
Thank you

My second question - is there a prize for most persistent asking of stupid questions?

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Re: Storing manure
« Reply #4 on: December 14, 2006, 22:27:07 »
If there is, we're all fighting for it ;D ;D ;D

LauraB

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Re: Storing manure
« Reply #5 on: December 15, 2006, 09:29:17 »
If there is, we're all fighting for it ;D ;D ;D

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Re: Storing manure
« Reply #6 on: December 15, 2006, 09:40:03 »
is there a prize for most persistent asking of stupid questions?



The only stupid question is the one you didn't ask cause you were afraid of looking silly  ;D ;D

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Re: Storing manure
« Reply #7 on: December 15, 2006, 11:49:34 »
Just so you understand, covering the manure is purely to stop the rain washing the nutrients away. If you have nothing to cover it, don't worry, it just means the ground on which it rests will very rich !
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saddad

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Re: Storing manure
« Reply #8 on: December 15, 2006, 14:27:51 »
I had a load of manure tipped over my hedge aboput ten years ago and that bit where it stood is still fantastically productive!
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kt.

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Re: Storing manure
« Reply #9 on: December 15, 2006, 14:49:40 »
 question - is there a prize for most persistent asking of stupid questions?
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Re: Storing manure
« Reply #10 on: December 15, 2006, 16:00:45 »
I'm sure you'll find an old roll of carpet sitting on top of a skip calling to you. Take me take me I don't want to go to a landfill site take me use me bury sh#t under me.   ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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