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Marion,IN

Is the bagged manure that you get from Lowes aged enough to use when planting in the spring? I need some opinions on this subject.

Thanks, Mark G.

4/2/2007 8:42:38 PM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

As a last choice it is OK. I would get it from a farmer for 1/10th of the cost. Normally a simple hello. Then telling him you are looking for manure for some giant pumpkins will get you more than you need.

4/3/2007 8:01:53 AM

Montoursville, PA

Just today.......I stopped at a new farm and was given my choice and free loading of Llama, cow and horse all mixed and about half composted. The guy will definately see pumpkin pie. All I did is say I was half nuts and half goofy but I needed some fine quality poopers to help me try and grow a 1500 lb. pumpkin. He wants a tour pass for our patch tour in August. :))

4/3/2007 8:42:57 PM

Ontario, Canada.

Mark, the answer is yes. It will be will broken down and contain far less nitrogen.

4/4/2007 4:57:24 AM

Sheridan . NY

mark--and it could have been steamed or chemcally santized and may not have any active bio in it

4/4/2007 11:32:56 AM

Phoenix, AZ

Might very well be steer manure and then it has more salts in it including sodium. Need to leach it a bit in that case.

4/4/2007 11:37:18 PM