Cow Manure Compost

What is Cow Manure Compost?

It is an organic manure prepared by the composting of cow dung thereby making it rich in nutrients. It is also a very good organic matter that supplies critical nutrient such as nitrogen, phospherons and potassium to the soils hence enhancing the fertility of the soils. This compost is actually the finest and most organic and natural compost because it is fully decomposed; thus, it has no harm in making contact with plant roots as its heat and nutrients will cause harm.

Benefits of Using Cow Manure Compost

• Organic Fertilizer:Comprises nutrients that replenish the soil hence appropriate for use in a natural garden.
• Moisture Retention: This helps the soil to retain moisture hence your plants seldomly need to be watered.
• Enhanced Soil Structure: This favours better working of the soils and ensures adequate supply of oxygen to the roots which in turn, develop much deeper and stronger.
• Eco-Friendly: It is surprising and exciting to know that it is a natural fertiliser that can be used on the garden without the use of chemicals.

How to Use Cow Manure Compost

1. Mix with Soil: Mixing cow dung compost into your garden soil will help to increase fertility and structure of the ground. The proportions that should be maintained are 1:3: that is, one part compost and three parts soil
2. Top-Dressing: Use it as an upper layer around plants/ shrubs especially for horticultural crops such as vegetables and fruits, ornamental plants and trees/flowering plants. This-form enables it to release nutrients gradually as it disintegrates further a process that boosts nutrient absorption by plant.
3. Lawn Care: Sprinkle thin layer of compost over your lawn in order to promote growth of grass and improvement of soil.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is Cow Manure Compost safe for all plants?
Well, yes actually cow dung manure is safe for the majority of plants and it can be used as the organic fertilizer. Vegetables, flowers, fruit trees and lawns will benefit greatly for this irrigation method.

2. How often should I apply Cow Manure Compost?
You should only use it on your garden once or twice a year depending to the type of soil you have. Therefore, for essential food such as vegetables, you can apply it more often.

3. Can I use fresh cow manure in my garden?
No, fresh cow manure can harm plants because it is high in nitrogen and can burn roots. Always use it  decomposed like this one to avoid damaging your plants.

4. Does Cow Manure Compost smell?
While fresh manure can have an odor, fully decomposed manure compost has little to no smell, making it easy and pleasant to use in gardens.