Is this manure safe?

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whippersnapper

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Is this manure safe?
« on: March 28, 2009, 09:21 »
I have access to a large heap on a local field. Farmer says it's about 2yrs old but I wanted to test first for any nasties! Have been growing tomato seeds in a 50/50 manure and compost mix. Also in a 100% compost mix. As far as I can tell there doesn't seem to be any of the typical signs that one should look out for. What do you people think?

50/50 mix:


100% compost mix:

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Re: Is this manure safe?
« Reply #1 on: March 28, 2009, 09:24 »
Looks ok so far - might be worth giving another two weeks of growth to allow a pair or two more leaves to come through (the advice when using bean plants as testers is 4 pairs of leaves).  If still no twisting or deformation then it looks fine and safe.
I try to take one day at a time, but sometimes several days all attack me at once...

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Re: Is this manure safe?
« Reply #2 on: March 28, 2009, 09:27 »
Thanks yorkie. Sounds like a good plan. I do recall reading somewhere that the signs can show in later growth. I'll give it another couple of weeks...


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