Chicken Manure

[NE Ohio John]

I friend gave me a few bags of FRESH Chicken Manure with Straw & Wood Shavings. I've heard using such directly on plants in the Summer will burn them bc it's simply "Too Hot". I know I should compost it for a year, but is it ok to sparingly spread it on the garden & flower beds this time of year... February, NE Ohio?

 

[Joolz]

I used to put mine in hessian sacks and soak in tubs of water for a few weeks,makes good chicken manure tea to water in around the garden,goes further and doesnt set like rock like just spreaded manure does john x

 

[Chuck]

I don't know when you plan on planting your garden but if you dig the manure in now I doubt if it will still be too hot come mid April early March. Rain should take care of it expecially if you also apply molasses.

 

[NE Ohio John]

I live in zone 6A. Our last frost is near the end of May., Normal planting of annuals is Memorial Day.

 

[Chuck]

I live in zone 6A. Our last frost is near the end of May., Normal planting of annuals is Memorial Day.

Then if your ground isn't frozen I wouldn't hesitate to till it in now.