Gardening in Pure Manure: Dilution Is Essential

Well-rotted manure alone is too salty and nitrogen-heavy for most plants. Dilute 3:1 with loamy soil.

Test First

Pot a test plant (flower transplant + bean seed) in pure manure. If they struggle, blend with mineral soil.

Rototill native subsoil or brought-in loam into the manure at 3 parts soil to 1 part manure. Then plant.

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