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KrissKross
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Conditioning insuficiently aged H-manure
#7524050 - 10/16/07 04:09 PM (16 years, 3 months ago) |
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I picked up some horse manure from a rodeo fair ground the other day, There was a big pile of it sitting in a trailer. It was mostly aged but there was a bit of stuff that seemed a bit too fresh and I couldn't avoid getting some in my bag. I layed it out on garbage bags and busted up the fresher nuggets,(I figure 2 -5 weeks old but obviously I cant say that for sure) thinking I could just let them dry on my balcony for a day or two. That was before I did some intense reading on horse manure. So what im wondering is if theres any way to speed up the aging process, even if its only a half-assed solution. I'm also wondering what would happen if I had some manure that wasnt sufficiently aged and mixed it in with the rest of my bulk substrate.
From what I have read theres no way to really speed up the aging process, not even leeching it and drying it in the oven. But I also haven't read what happens if you mix in a bit of newer stuff with the older stuff, or for that matter what happens if you use only stuff thats too fresh.
I know allot of people will instinctively tell me to just toss this manure and go find the good stuff, and I know it's good advice really. But the thing is, its getting to be past gardening season, especially in my area, and it wouldn't really make sense if I tell people that I need it for growing crops, so i'm reluctant to go knocking on peoples doors. plus this stuff is already sitting in my apartment and my roommate will be chocked if I tell him this stuff is no good and now we need to go get more (I dont have a car).
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VisionsToReality
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Re: Conditioning insuficiently aged H-manure [Re: KrissKross]
#7524059 - 10/16/07 04:11 PM (16 years, 3 months ago) |
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Fuck. Manure needs to be aged before being used? Didn't know that.
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orchidfanatic
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Re: Conditioning insuficiently aged H-manure [Re: VisionsToReality]
#7524434 - 10/16/07 05:27 PM (16 years, 3 months ago) |
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Quote:
VisionsToReality said: Fuck. Manure needs to be aged before being used? Didn't know that.
oh yeah it needs to be leached by rains and sun dried .. you can speed it up some but it still takes time
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RogerRabbit
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Re: Conditioning insuficiently aged H-manure [Re: orchidfanatic]
#7524787 - 10/16/07 06:47 PM (16 years, 3 months ago) |
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Spread it out over a wide area so the sun can bake it for about a week or two. When there is no more smell of ammonia, it's ready to use. RR
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Re: Conditioning insuficiently aged H-manure [Re: RogerRabbit]
#7524830 - 10/16/07 06:58 PM (16 years, 3 months ago) |
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Oh the pain. Damn you, old man winter!
-------------------- Life is one big road with lots of signs, So when you're ridin' through the ruts, Don't you complicate your mind. Flee from hate, mischief and jealousy Don't bury your thoughts, Put your vision to reality, yeah!
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