How to Make Liquid Horse Manure Fertilizer
Most liquid manure fertilizer recipes call for using composted material. This is because fresh manures are too strong, or "hot" to use on plants without seriously burning or killing them. Composted manure has aged, decomposed and cooled off. But not everyone has the time, space or desire to deal with composting poop themselves. You can make your own liquid horse manure fertilizer with fresh droppings in the fall, well ahead of planting time. Simply allow your garden to do the composting for you. This recipe is sufficient for feeding about 100 square feet of garden area. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- 55-gallon drum
- 5-gallon bucket
- 45 to 50 pounds horse manure
- Old large pillowcases or burlap bags
Instructions
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Situate a 55-gallon drum where it won't be in your way. Fill it about half full of water. You'll need to do this several weeks before fall preparation of your spring gardening site.
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Fill a 5-gallon bucket with horse manure. This is a convenient way to measure up about 45 to 50 pounds of poop.
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Divide the manure into two large old pillowcases or burlap bags. Twist the open ends and secure each with a knot.
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Put the bagged manure in the 55-gallon drum. Fill it the rest of the way with water to about 6 inches from the top. Allow it to steep for 3 to 4 weeks.
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Remove the bags of manure and squeeze the excess fluid from them into the drum.
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Cultivate your spring gardening site as you usually do. Incorporate the liquid horse manure fertilizer into the top 6 to 8 inches of soil. This will give the hot manure plenty of time to age and decompose into the soil, making it safe for spring planting.
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Tips & Warnings
Always wear gloves when you're handling manure products. While the presence of pathogens isn't likely, there's no point in taking chances. Wash up well afterward.
