hot bed

[mrf94]

I dug a hole saved the earth, filled the hole to over flowing with hoss muck, then covered with the soil ,
The thermometer i stuck in the top hasnt changed much ,
How long does it take to heat up?.


mrf94

[mrf94]

[davyw1]

Was it fresh hoss muck

[Geomet]

I would start off with tree shreddings with a high percentage of green leaf if possible,then a good layer of grass cuttings,some horse manure,grass cuttings,horse manure.......building up to about 3 ft in height......Then apply a 6 inch layer of soil............Soak the shreddings at the base first

[mrf94]

Yes it was fresh muck mixed with wood chips and straw


mrf

[star]

How big was the hole dear Liza, dear Lisa?......................

How much poo in hole dear mrf?................. alot depends on volume, but Im sure you know that ;)

[mrf94]

Hmm  i dug down about 18 inches ish, about 2.5 foot across about 3 to 4 foot in lenth filled the hole, plus about 1 foot to 18 inches above ground level then placed the soil back over it all which would be at least 6 inches
thick, Next time im up there ill take a photo.

It was more in the nature of an experiment  than a serious "I really need a hotbed" But if it worked the next one would be.....Dear lisa Dear lisa.

mrf94

[manicscousers]

we dug some 3 weeks ago, filled and covered, we won't be planting into them for another 3 weeks, melons and cucumbers in the poly, the heat in there makes it heat up quicker as well  ;D