g'day bob,

depends on whether it was paddock manure or yard manure? it is was
yard manure that is usually presented in a arrable condition and
should not caause crusting, yard manure is the only stuff worth having
as it contains urea as well.

only use lime if the ph of the soil indicates it needs liming other
than that add more composted organic material into the mix.



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