[Goneterseed]

Hi everyone,
I have just taken on a new allotment. There is a 20' x 15' peice of ground where a chicken run has been for the past three years. Will it be too hot in terms of lime from the chicken manure for growing this year?

Thanks in advance.
Steve.

[andreadon]

How long ago did the chickens vacate?

If immediately then yeah, maybe use that bit as your mulch heap this year.

If a few months then i'd say a good dig over and you're good to go, but not carrots.

[greenjay]

a rested piece of ground and all that chicken manure equals fantastic crops in my opinion.

[Goneterseed]

Many thanks for your reply. The chickens are still on it and will be gone in about three weeks. Will do as you suggest.

[Goosegirl]

It may well be rich in nitrogen so bear that in mind when adding feed.