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Sep 19, 2011 4:39 PM CST
Name: Angie
Mackinaw, IL (Zone 5a)
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Is it aged manure, or fresh? Aged manure isn't as much of a concern (some people side dress with that stuff straight), but fresh can burn your plants. I believe it is considered a "green" because of the high nitrogen content, so it would make up part of the 1 portion of the 30:1 ratio. It is great for getting a cold pile cooking again! This would be a great time of year to add it, though, especially if you have access to a lot of leaves (I seem to remember a picture of Inky "helping" you rake?) or other browns, like leftover straw, to balance it out.

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