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Gardening Know How Questions & Answers - https://questions.gardeningknowhow.comTo build up my beds, can I put older, but not composted manure around the soil/plant ball- in between plantings – not mixing it in. This would give bulk to my beds but not burn my roots. Later, when the manure is more mature I can mix into the soil more. Would this be harmful?
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1 Comment To "I Have Not-fresh/not Composted Manure."
#1 Comment By BushDoctor On 04/20/2020 @ 2:49 pm
This is what is known as "leeched manure" and is wonderful for adding as a top dress. Just leave a little gap between the young plants/seedling and the manure, just in case. Usually, it is not going to cause a problem, but better safe than sorry.