From

Location

Message

Date Posted

Milo ,Oregon

I have spread composted leaves, lime and chicken manure over my patch and tilled them in to the soil do I cover it or leave it uncovered? will the rain wash away the nutrients?

12/30/2009 10:19:28 PM

Johnston, R.I.

I never cover mine, I think you will be fine..

12/31/2009 5:49:41 AM

Anchorage, Alaska

Yes, the rain will wash away some of the solubles..but the chicken manure is likely a bit hot, anyway. I would leave it uncovered.

Next year it would be a good idea to put down a cover crop of winter rye after your amendments in October.

12/31/2009 9:40:21 AM

Bloomington, IN

it depends, if your patch is on a slope you should cover it to prevent too much soil from washing away over the course of the winter. but if its flat i wouldn't worry too much about it.

12/31/2009 2:38:40 PM