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Re: Horse Manure - advice needed

redneck <gcanders@on.bell.ca> wrote:

>Fortunate man... Horse manure as you describe it pobably the best manure
>going!  Horse manure is fairly high in nitrogen compared to sheep and
>cow so it's good for any garden.  However, if it isn't well
>rotted...weeds may be a problem because a horses stomach will pass
>seeds.  It will be a welcome addition to any orchard.

The weed seeds can be killed by composting the manure using the "hot"
method where you turn the pile every few weeks to keep it oxygenated.
This will help it to work and build-up some heat which will sterilize
the seeds so they won't germinate. 

Curt.
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