Well Rotted Manure offered

[BumbleB]

Hi, I have seen a posting on freecycle for well rotted manure free to collect.

Is there anything/type I should be wary of or would any be ok for the veg plot?

Thanks

[Lorraine70]

Hi BumbleB. I've pasted you a link to an article about manure contamination caused byherbicides which I think is the only thing you need to be wary of. I use well rotted horse manure but as it's from my own two horses I know that it's safe.

Using horse and other herbivore manure on your garden

[BumbleB]

Thanks for that Lorraine, I have asked for further details to the person who posted the offer but have not received any response. I think I will probably pass on it as after reading your link and a few other articles it is not worth the risk.
Thanks

[Lorraine70]

I'd give you some of mine but I think 300 miles is a long way to travel for horse poo!

[Glutton4...]

I'm north Essex which is a bit nearer - come and help yourself!

[BumbleB]

Well it would be nice. I hear that WRM is great for the veg plot - pity you are not closer. Thanks for the offer guys.

[NOG]

You should be able to get loads....stables are desprate to get rid of it. If its fresh pile it and let it rot on the plot.

[kiwirach]

aside from the weedkiller issue......will manure rot down ok in a black darlic type compost bin?. will it be to hot(is there such a thing?!), or to airless in there?.
my allotments have been given a huge pile by the neighbouring horse owner, and i'd like to get my bit started on its rotting down.
i will endevour to find out about what chemicals are used before taking any.

[NOG]

Yep bung it i the darlik. the hotter the better it compost rots quicker.

[kiwirach]

thanks NOG.

[Glutton4...]

aside from the weedkiller issue......will manure rot down ok in a black darlic type compost bin?. will it be to hot(is there such a thing?!), or to airless in there?.
my allotments have been given a huge pile by the neighbouring horse owner, and i'd like to get my bit started on its rotting down.
i will endevour to find out about what chemicals are used before taking any.

If it's fresh you can put a load in a container, fill it two thirds with manure then top up with water. Leave it for a couple of weeks minimum, then add the solids to the soil. The liquid can be then diluted and stored for later use as a plant feed.