Horse Manure
Quick question, after composting down, what does this look like? I ask
because I've been composting some since last year and although it doesn't smell, there is still clearly some straw in there and it is brown rather than black. Does this indicate it didn't compost well (not surprising since I'm learning the art of "balancing" a compost heap) or is this the expected result? Thanks, Paul DS. -- Please remove the "x-" if replying to sender. |
Horse Manure
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D.Smith writes Quick question, after composting down, what does this look like? I ask because I've been composting some since last year and although it doesn't smell, there is still clearly some straw in there and it is brown rather than black. Does this indicate it didn't compost well (not surprising since I'm learning the art of "balancing" a compost heap) or is this the expected result? Well matured horse manure has little or no smell. Yours sounds as if it did not heat up enough in the early stages of composting, but not to worry, it can be used as it is, and it will complete the process of bio- degrading in good time. If applying it to a growing area, keep it clear of plant stems, and if necessary in this dry spell, moisten it after spreading it. -- Alan & Joan Gould - North Lincs. |
Horse Manure
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Thanks for the info. I'll keep experimenting ;-). Paul DS. |
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