Tuesday, October 10, 2017

Manure Primer

Local farmers and animal keepers are cleaning out their barns at this time of year.  If you are thinking of using manure on your garden this Fall here are some resources you might find helpful.




Manures offer lots of soil improvement advantages. They help build the organic matter content, add nutrients, increase microbial activity, and improve drainage in heavy soils and moisture retention in sandy soils.
*All manures can contain pathogens such as salmonella, listeria, E.coli 0157:H7, bacteria and parasites like roundworms and tapeworms.

It is wise to understand the properties of manure before using, here are some publications to get you started: 

University of Victoria: web.uvic.ca/~ccgarden/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Manure.pdf
The Spruce: www.thespruce.com/is-manure-safe-to-use-in-your-vegetable-garden ) and www.thespruce.com/use-manure-in-flower-garden-1316000
"The Scoop on Poop" www.garden.org/learn/articles/view/4064/
 
This blog post is intended for general interest only, always do your own research before applying anything to your garden.

4 comments:

  1. Very useful and timely information

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  2. Hi local farmers, I am Tracey Loslo, a fellow Garden Club member. I would be ever so appreciative of manure that you can spare. I live near Lund however am happy to travel anywhere north, mid or south to pick up. My cell number is 778-255-2596. Thanks again.

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    1. Tracey, there is a local Facebook page called Sheep Poop which might help you. Therapeutic Riding south of town often has horse manure.

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