It stinks!

[LinnetLegs]

I have just got 60 sacks of horse manure.

When I read use well rotted manure, how do I know the manure is well rotted?

I just have a great stinking pile at the moment

When will I be able to use it????


Thanks in anticipation.

[Comfreyfan]

When it stops stinking?! Seriously I think it is when it looks like compost and not like poo! Well composted stuff doesn't smell bad - just 'earthy' rather than um stinky.

[matthew2riches]

Exactly Comfreyfan. When it no longer smells of poo it is good to use. Using it still as poo could damage your plants.

[LinnetLegs]

Thanks guys - I guess I have to wait a while.

Patience seems to be the watchword of growing yer own.

[Snadger]

Leave it in the sacks as it will rot down quicker!

[LinnetLegs]

Leave it in the sacks as it will rot down quicker!

eek - I made a pile of it. My mate needed the sacks back. Have I made a big gardening error??

If I have made a boob, how long do I wait now?????

I have placed it well away from my shed where I have my cuppa

[matthew2riches]

Cover it with a sheet so it gets nice and warm and it'll be rotten before you know it!

[zazen999]

Patience seems to be the watchword of growing yer own.

Well said; it certainly is.

[pdblake]

eek - I made a pile of it. My mate needed the sacks back. Have I made a big gardening error??

If I have made a boob, how long do I wait now?????

I have placed it well away from my shed where I have my cuppa

Put a tarpaulin over it and weigh it down with bricks. It'll get nice and hot. You could even put a layer of compost on top and use it as a hotbed with a cloche for overwintering.

[LinnetLegs]

Wow - the info I get from here is great - I will cover it and wait.

Again, thanks for the help.