Fresh manure
Recent animal excrement, with or without bedding, that has not yet been composted.
Characteristics
- Supplies nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and organic matter.
- Rich in live microorganisms from the animal's digestive tract.
- Basic ingredient of traditional biol together with water and green plant material.
- May carry microorganisms harmful to human health until it is composted.
Role in the preparation: Acts as a microbial inoculum and nutrient source in the anaerobic fermentation of biol or in bokashi.
Caution: Wear gloves, wash hands, avoid contact with edible crops close to harvest and follow local rules on manure use.
Sources: UConn - Compost, compost tea, and manure: Food Safety Implications in the Vegetable Garden · Argentina.gob.ar - Impulsan el uso de abonos liquidos fermentados
Documentary information: this is neither a recommendation for use nor a plant-protection or veterinary claim. Check your country's regulations before any use.