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fresh manure

holsdad1holsdad1 Posts: 41
in Fruit & veg
unfortunately putting fresh manure in the ground approximately 4- 6 inches deep then covered I have done it pretty close to my strawberries say 1-2ft from them, would the manure leech to the strawberries and make them unsafe to eat,?

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  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    No  :)
    That's very deep though. Is the soil poor? 
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • holsdad1holsdad1 Posts: 41
    planted some spuds, most of the manure was between the rows.
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Fresh manure is really better used on bare ground to avoid any problem. Well rotted manure is different. It can be used anywhere.  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • holsdad1holsdad1 Posts: 41
    Yes, I found that out, I will cook my spuds well if they are ok, just worried it might affect my strawberries close by.
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    If they're 1 to 2 feet away, I doubt there would be a problem  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    They’ll be fine. If in doubt send them here … I’ll eat them for you 🍓 😋 
    😉 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • holsdad1holsdad1 Posts: 41
    marshmello variety, fantastic they are.
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    I’ll be waiting … 🥣 🍨 😋 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





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