Material that has decomposed adequately will be brown and crumbly. It will have a fresh, earthy smell. The pile will also no longer heat up when you turn or mix it. When you examine the pile and it has reached this point, it can be used in the garden. There are several factors that will affect how quickly the manure will reach this point and how much you can utilize around your garden.…
How do I make manure tea to feed my tomatoes? How long do I wait before using it, & how do I dilute it?
Gardeners frequently use liquid manure (they call it “manure tea”) and every gardener does it differently. The most common process is to take a shovel full of composted manure (raw or fresh manure should not be used on edible crops) and place it into a container. Fill the container with water and let it sit.…