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To: Diana in Wisconsin

I am in Georgia and going to plant some Buckwheat for my bees. I know that it is too early to plant outside so I will plant some of them indoors.

I am also going to burn about a quarter of an acre to clear the land for the future growth of buckwheat in the spring.

After I burn the ground cover, can I put my chicken compost on the ground to its way in and then wait until late next month to till it in and then plant the Buckwheat?


3 posted on 02/22/2020 9:06:40 AM PST by Dacula
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To: Dacula

“...can I put my chicken compost on the ground to work its way in and then wait until late next month to till it in and then plant the Buckwheat?”

Depends upon how ‘fresh’ that chicken compost is. I never used any unless it had aged for at least a year. It’s SO acidic, and will burn anything it touches if it’s too fresh.

If it’s been aged for a year, then I see no problem with your plan. :)


9 posted on 02/22/2020 4:11:06 PM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'hobbies.' I'm developing a robust post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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