[rugbymad40]

I have the opportunity to purchase some manure from a local farmer.  The only problem is it is still fairly fresh.  Should I buy now for next year or is there an alternative?

My small plot needs something as it has not had a feed for four years  - any suggestions?  I would prefer organic, but need to have success this year above all else as we have a new baby on the way and need to trim our food bills.

As usual any assistance/Advice is appreciated.

Rugbymad40

[WG.]

Congrats on the baby bit - thought you'd been a bit quiet of late  

There is a manure selector on the Glossary in my signature so that may help you determine whether it is a good deal for you.

[lefrog]

buying manure.......that s interesting, Where I am they are giving it away as long as you come with your own bags and fork and don't annoy em too much.

[Trillium]

I too am surprised you have to buy the manure. Is it with delivery included? If not, I'd personally pass and look elsewhere. I'm sure there are places with older stuff you could use this year.

Nice to see you back again and Congrat's on the upcoming sprout  

[jlottie]

Compost and manure are great as soil improvers but will not feed the soil for a growing season, you may still need to add a fertiliser of some kind.  Blood fish and bone along with chicken manure pellets are good slow release fertilisers and Grow More and the like are good for a quick fix.

[noshed]

Found out yesterday ours comes from the Royal
Mews so we have to salute it now