Re: Introduction and question about manure
Thompson, Paul S. wrote:
> Hi.
>
> My name is Paul Thompson and I live about 30 miles north of Detroit. I
> am new to this list as well as to the world of competitive pumpkin
> growing. We have had a fair amount of success in the Halloween pumpkin
> market (mostly Lumina and Big Moon varieties). Now, however, we want to
> try our hand at growing the big fellas.
>
> We have never overly fertilized our pumpkin patches in the past. But we
> were never trying to raise world-class pumpkins, either. We have many
> horse farms around us and manure is easily available.
>
> My question about manure: Is horse manure a good source for nutrients
> for pumpkins?
>
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Welcome Paul,
Horse manure is good for building humus and organic matter. The more its
aged the better. It works great in the patch. I add other stuff to
enhance the nutrients.................best of luck brock
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