Thread: Unrotted Manure
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Old 05-09-2006, 06:47 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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Default Unrotted Manure

Jane wrote:
I have a pile of fresh manure for my allotment. I know the manure has to
rot down in a heap for 6 months to a year before use, however, if the beds
are empty of all crops until spring can I spread the manure on the soil now
and let it rot in situ?

Thanks.



Horse manure will heat up in a heap.
Cow manure is cold, hence no need to pile it up.