too much manure ? - Page 4

 

 



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It depends on what your soil was/is like now.  It's it's friable and a
good rich colour, then don't bother but if it's pale and cloddy still,
then add some more but get "real" horse manure (as it comes from the
horse) if you can.


I live in Australia and potatoes were frequently used as the pioneer
crop of newly cleared land for new settlers in the 19th century and
they are still recommended for exactly the same reason before
establishing a lawn in new housing developments.  You won't get a
great crop but they do a good job of breaking up the soil and getting
it ready for subsequent crops/lawn.