If you do put it down before it has matured properly, what damage will it
cause?

Thanks.



"Alan Gould" wrote in message Well matured
horse manure is one of the
IMHO some straw in stable or farmyard manure is not a problem if you are
anxious to apply some in time for this coming spring. Try to keep any
fresh parts clear of young plants. That said, it is much better if you
can make a compost heap of it and allow it to heat up then cool down
before applying it next autumn. It is properly ready to use when it has
become nearly black and it is sweet smelling and moist but friable to
the touch.