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1. With any luck, there won't be any E coli in the manure.

Tue May 26, 2015, 08:27 AM

May 2015

Wash the vegetables really, really well. And keep your fingers crossed.

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My Mom went organic last week... [View all] Archae May 2015 OP

With any luck, there won't be any E coli in the manure. Buzz Clik May 2015 #1

Forgot to mention the cukes! Archae May 2015 #2

Good plan. E coli contamination is not uncommon in organic gardening. Buzz Clik May 2015 #5

E. coli contamination in organic gardening IS uncommon. Luminous Animal May 2015 #23

I think you need to read this: Buzz Clik May 2015 #24

Really? we can do it May 2015 #4

Whoa! Buzz Clik May 2015 #6

Crossing fingers works better than washing Major Nikon May 2015 #7

I feel a bit better about never washing my produce. Buzz Clik May 2015 #8

Or a strong immune system and gut flora. nt tridim May 2015 #12

Not that I'm arguing against organic farming (and I am not), but... Buzz Clik May 2015 #10

Yep, gotta put it where it will actually do what you want jeff47 May 2015 #16

Lots of factors contributed to shortened lifespans.... Buzz Clik May 2015 #20

Did she use fresh or composted manure? riderinthestorm May 2015 #3

Two 40 pound bags from the local hardware store. Archae May 2015 #13

Then I'm going to guess it was either partially or completely composted riderinthestorm May 2015 #17

Cow manure tends to be too salty in places without a lot of rain... hunter May 2015 #15

An organic way to keep deer and other critters at bay... N_E_1 for Tennis May 2015 #22