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Using old hay




by jpn » 28/10/16, 23:50

Hello, I have old hay that is at least 20 years old. can it be used to prepare a garden? thank you
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by The shadow » 29/10/16, 01:55

jpn wrote:Hello, I have old hay that is at least 20 years old. can it be used to prepare a garden? thank you

I did not understand your message give us more information
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by phil53 » 29/10/16, 08:38

Yes JPN, you can use old hay.
Even if it no longer has all its energy value, what remains to it will return to the earth with the help of all living organisms and especially earthworms if there are any already.
According to Didier's advice, don't skimp on thickness. It is a natural trend we think we have put thick but with time and rain it flattens.
So that the light does not pass so that the weeds do not cross it takes between 10 and 15cm once flattened.
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by Did67 » 29/10/16, 09:02

Absolutely !!!

The "old" hay, compared to the "new" hay, will have lost some interesting molecules for cows, donkeys, horses: vitamins, etc., which will have oxidized ...

He will have kept what interests the gardener first: cellulose to nourish worms and living organisms in the soil (energy) and minerals, which he will restore to the garden after total decomposition ... He will cover and protect the sun like this.
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by jpn » 15/11/16, 10:29

Bonjour,

And thank you for your answers .
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by jpg43 » 16/11/16, 06:50

Hello, beware of old hay dust, there are often molds which sucked up can cause lung problems, especially with repeated and long-term handling, but even occasionally it is better to wear a mask to handle it.
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by Did67 » 16/11/16, 19:48

Outdoors, it's less risky because ventilated. And we can water it ...

Indoors, there can be allergies too ...
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