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Old 07-13-2009, 05:41 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Default Re: when to fertilize new plants?

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How composted should horse manure be before using it. I have a pretty much endless source of horse manure for free. I have from fresh to about 5-6 years old available.
90 days in warm weather.

Once the compost is subject to multiple rainstorms, the nutrients will leach out. Depending on the soil, the ground underneath the compost pile might be a good place to locate your next vegetable garden.
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