[Ruyboy]

Hi
Can I put horse manure direct into the soil ? :blink:

Regards

[Stree]

Well horses seem to manage it effortlessly........

[Trillium]

You sure can, but if it's fresh stuff don't expect to grow anything in it for some time: plant roots are likely to burn. Only stuff that will grow well is corn which really likes strong fresh s**t as my local farmers tell me.
If you're not growing in that particular area for some time, then blend it in and let it break down on its own. If it's older stuff then you can plant anytime.

[Rampant_Weasel]

afaik comfrey is the one of the few plants 'ard enuff to take it fresh.

[BelgianPhil]

Similar question.

I started an plot last autumn. The soil is heavy clay. I cleared half of it and dug it last autumn. It rested all winter, i rotovated it last week and i started planting spuds.

The other half of the plot i covered in black breathable film to slow down or stop weed growth. Most of the weeds have died but now new weeds are already growing under the film.

I can get pretty much as much rotted horse manure and fresh horse manure as i want.

Would it be a good idea to remove the black film and cover that half of the plot with fresh manure? My reasoning was that the amonia in the manure would scorch the weeds, while the worms would slowly work in the manure into the ground, hopefully loosening up the ground a little bit before i dig it over in the autumn.

Any other ideas and suggestions always welcome.

Phil

PS: Have to add that i'm a first timer.