old cat's poo in veg patch

"a bit of sterilisation" on a veg patch!!!!!!!!!!!!

What about all the gazillion microscopic beasties that live in the soil????

I think that's a terrible thing to do.

As an organic grower - so do I! I remember my first FiL telling me to use it on the soil in my greenhouse - then telling me to follow it up with a tobacco smoke bomb!

However - not as horrified as I was when a young newly-wed. We went on holiday with another couple - I now realise had had OCD - and when we went into the sea, she suddenly produced from nowhere a bottle of bleach, which she proceeded to sprinkle around herself! We were all appalled, and didn't really know how to react (badly!) and the poor girl stayed out of the sea for the rest of our holiday. The rest of the beach went down her shower and loo every day and probably thoroughly mucked up the bacteria in the village's water system.

grannyjack, I really think you need to educate yourself about soil.

I'm told that the best way to keep cats and foxes out of your garden is to sprinkle the edges with human urine and people say it really works. It has to be male urine apparently - not sure why. Unfortunately I can't persuade either my son or husband to oblige. They don't seem to mind getting it on the loo mat though!

Good to deter badgers too- but only before they've settled territory.

Fresh cat poo can be a pain- but I really would NOT worry about a bit of old dried up poo. If you are, just put on gloves, pick up and discard- easy.

mind boggles at Jeyes fluid on veg patch- what does it do to the really hard working worms, and all the other beasties that make the soil fertile?!?

I have tried curry powder and they don't like it. However, once it rains, it washes away. You may find you have ready-curried vegs.

Runny fox poo is far worse.

"white chalky substance" - we have a dog and a cat . The cat's poos are dark brown, the dog's are white and chalky. The dog eats raw and her poos are hard, and dry out to a chalky colour. So it could be dog poo.
I wouldn't worry. Their pee does more harm.

We have a new veg patch and so I have reread this thread with interest. Anything else that others have had success with?
Can't get DH or DS to wee there. Will ask DGS1 to oblige, he is 5 and not so shy!

SuzieB you are clearly going about this in the wrong way!
DH doesn't mind a bit producing what is necessary if I 'prime him' with good ale. I find that 'Old Peculiar' works very well so long as he doesn't imbibe too much!

Lol Merlotgran. Little queue forming at the plant advice desk whilst poo is being examined! Cherwell, I'm a bit like you, I have a large trug (not suitable for lots of veg of course, just 'erbs and tomatoes) because my dogs pee up stuff and I can't bear the thought of eating something they've peed on. Have to say, works well for the poor old back too. Once you've conned a 'son' to heave the compost in, the rest means no bending. Had it a few years now and it's been great. OH was disgusted at the original outlay expense and informed me that 'What do you think happens in fields full of herbs, crops, vegetables then? Foxes crap on them, rats run through and wee on them' and other such stuff. Thanks OH for ruining the idea of my 'shop boughts' too!