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Chicken manure compost
Hi! Im new to the forum & new to gardening too. I hope someone can help me. I just bought this “CHICKEN MANURE COMPOST” (.75-.95-.30) will that be okay to use for mel’s mix? Would appreciate any help!
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Re: Chicken manure compost
Oopsiedaisy wrote:I just bought this “CHICKEN MANURE COMPOST” (.75-.95-.30) will that be okay to use for Mel’s Mix?
Yes, and no. Manures in general should be limited to no more than about 20% of the total mix, which means it can be used in limited amounts as one of the composts. Chicken manure, though, is very high in phosphates which will result in build-up of phosphorus in the soil, so its use should be limited as much as possible.
"In short, the soil food web feeds everything you eat and helps keep your favorite planet from getting too hot. Be nice to it." ~ Diane Miessler, "Grow Your Soil"
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Re: Chicken manure compost
Thank you so much for that information. I really appreciate it! Off to my local nursery!
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