paulsharvey
Elite Member
So, a big question that hasn't been asked or answered; What do you want to grow, how big of an area, and how quickly you want it to grow?
20" of composed manure over even a 100 ft x 50 ft area is a massive ammount (310 cubic yards); 20" deep over an acre is 2700 cys. I think you would be best served spreading 2-3", applying lime (as required), and tilling, maybe 6" deep.
Another option for a garden; medium-heavy application, and strip tilling; only applying in the strips you intend to actively cultivate (4 ft wide; skip 32" for maintenance path; then another 48" growing bed). You could do a 4 ft x100 ft strip with just 7.5 cy. I would do 1 application of 3" and till, then compact, add another application, recompact, and plant? Probably apply lime on 2nd manure mix?
20" of composed manure over even a 100 ft x 50 ft area is a massive ammount (310 cubic yards); 20" deep over an acre is 2700 cys. I think you would be best served spreading 2-3", applying lime (as required), and tilling, maybe 6" deep.
Another option for a garden; medium-heavy application, and strip tilling; only applying in the strips you intend to actively cultivate (4 ft wide; skip 32" for maintenance path; then another 48" growing bed). You could do a 4 ft x100 ft strip with just 7.5 cy. I would do 1 application of 3" and till, then compact, add another application, recompact, and plant? Probably apply lime on 2nd manure mix?
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