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  • Answered by
    GKH_Susan on
    September 17, 2023
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    It takes six to nine months for chicken manure to compost so you probably shouldn't plant before May. Also, to speed things up, turn the soil in your garden bed as you would a compost pile. That will help aerate it and keep the microorganisms working.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/manures/chicken-manure-fertilizer.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    November 14, 2023
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    The decision to till before winter or after depends on factors like weed control and soil aeration. Tilling before winter exposes weed roots and enhances soil aeration, while tilling in spring preserves soil structure and avoids disturbing beneficial organisms. When incorporating manure, it's generally beneficial to do so in the fall before winter, allowing it to break down and enrich the soil over the dormant season.

    This collection of articles will offer more information on preserving your soil health:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers

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    GKH_Susan on
    May 17, 2024
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    If the manure was not composted, you should avoid harvesting vegetables for at least four months. A better scenario would be to put it down in the fall or winter for a spring garden. But composted manure is best because it eliminates weed seeds and disease pathogens if it is heated to 140 degrees F for a sustained time. Here is more:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/using-fresh-manure-in-gardens.htm

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/manures/manure-pros-cons.htm

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/manures/the-benefits-of-manure-in-your-garden.htm

    Even using that much manure, if it was composted, could make the garden too rich and not appropriate for the flowers or vegetables you intend to grow. If you now have access to soil, you could add some garden soil to the mix.

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