[Beetroot queen]

Cauli's fellow plotter said manure ( now I have a question ) I know the well rotted manure is rotted for sometime is farmyard manure the type you buy in bags suitable for the same purpose 

[peapod]

If you mean from the garden centre then it will be well rotted BQ, so it will be fine for the same thing

[Beetroot queen]

If you mean from the garden centre then it will be well rotted BQ, so it will be fine for the same thing

I picked it up from Mole Valley Farmers today but it smells flipping strong, I havent opened the bag yet, but because its a farmers shop I had visions of fresh poop straight from the fields LOL 

[peapod]

Hmmm Id give them a ring BQ, its shouldnt smell really strong..more like a rich earthy smell

[Beetroot queen]

Hmmm Id give them a ring BQ, its shouldnt smell really strong..more like a rich earthy smell

Will have a look in the morning inside the bag, what sort of texture should it be, sorry to be thick, but i have never had green fingers, infact this time last year I even killed of the one remaining spider plant we had. (and the fools gave me a plot) 

I am trying but why is it only me that asks stupid questions, I am trying to search as well but I need an idiots guide step by step 

[Sue32]

if it smells that much it's probably freshish.  From a Farmer stall I wouldn't put it straight on - you can check - if it is still identifiable lumps then it's very fresh.  should be crumbly if it's really good stuff.   Leave it in the bags for a few months (or in your compost heap) and use it in the Autumn.
PS not stupid  question BQ - in fact very sensible to check before you spread it. 

[peapod]

Oy Mrs,you know the rule youve been here long enough! Theres no stupid questions!

It should feel very crumbly and nice to the touch.  Not possible to roll into shapes or with any lumps in that feel slightly slimey and dont break down when rubbed

[Beetroot queen]

Thanks guys, I know its better to check but sometimes you guys and gals must go  when you see another basic question

I will have a look, so if it looks like horse poop it will go into the compost bins 

[Mitsy]

Well I learned something.....I have no idea with manure and been gardening on and off for 13 yr 

[Sue32]

as a horse owner it's one thing I know  more about than most would like   

[Beetroot queen]

as a horse owner it's one thing I know  more about than most would like   

we used to have two ponies, I used to love the smell of horse poop  maybe I should change my name to weird one 

[Trillium]

We can manage that for you BQ 

[Beetroot queen]

We can manage that for you BQ 

  thanks