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Post by andy on Apr 11, 2010 14:57:10 GMT
Or not to manure ?
Which crops like the mucky stuff and which crops hate it ?
Im sure i've read that some crops positively love manure and some will not grow in it but i don't know which ?
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Post by Jasmine on Apr 11, 2010 15:35:27 GMT
Just been reading up about leeks and they like manure apparently.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 11, 2010 19:45:06 GMT
Apparently root crops will fork If its used within a season of planting
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Post by Chuckles on Apr 11, 2010 21:34:07 GMT
Spuds love it but other root veg don't, beans love it, and I think it makes brassicas bolt  |
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Post by Chuckles on Apr 13, 2010 9:22:20 GMT
Just had a look in Dr Hessayon and the crop rotation page talks about manure etc
ROOTS - Do not add manure, Do not Lime, Rake in general purpose fertilizer 2 weeks before sowing or planting
BRASSICAS - Add well rotted manure or compost at digging time if the soil is known to be short of humus, Lime the soil unless you are sure it is already alkaline, Rake in general purpose fertilizer 2 weeks before sowing or planting
OTHERS - Add a liberal amount of well rotted manure or compost at digging time, Lime only if the soi is known to be acid, Rake in general purpose fertilizer 2 weeks before sowing or planting
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Post by Babyswan on Apr 13, 2010 16:51:06 GMT
my two rhubarb plants (planted too close together) are in a bit of a raised bed. I throw as much organic matter on them as soon as they go over. Either the mucky stuff or leaves or both. Held down with chicken wire.
good to go.
first cut this year was at the weekend.
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