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Q.Veg Garden, Horse Manure Half Rotted Left Overwinter, Is It Safe To Plant Vegetable Now.

Zone Southampton UK | Dainty Daisy added on April 16, 2023 | Answered

Horse manure had stood for 6 months before putting on vegetable area, it has been dug in in March, but not compleletely rotted down. Is it safe to plant vegetables ie squash, tomatoes, chard, (top growing)?

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BushDoctor
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Answered on April 17, 2023

Leaving it over winter like that it usually fine enough, though you may notice more weed seeds than you want. Here is an article for more information.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/manures/horse-manure-compost.htm

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