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Aug 2, 2013 2:38 PM CST
Name: Karen
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I don't use manure. I live in suburbia and manure isn't readily available so... not an issue.

I think most reliable sources recommend composting manure in a managed system (specific hot temperature for specific length of time), well aerated, etc. I definitely wouldn't recommend use of manure by a compost novice. Depending on the source, manures can contain not only bacteria and fungi and other organisms, but also worms, parasites, pesticides, antibiotics and all kinds of unknown substances.

As mentioned, fresh manure is too hot to plant in immediately.

Karen

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