Fresh cow manure — Ingredient sheet

Fresh cow manure

Recent cattle excrement, moist and fibrous, widely available on livestock farms.

Characteristics

• Contains nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and partly digested plant fibre.
• Source of microorganisms and fungi from the ruminant digestive tract.
• Cited in bokashi recipes as a source of nitrogen, phosphorus and beneficial fungi.
• Base ingredient of traditional biol fermented in closed tanks.

Role in the preparation: Provides inoculum, nutrients and organic matter for biol and bokashi fermentation.

Caution: Wear gloves, wash hands and keep it away from edible crops close to harvest; check local regulations before any use.

Sources: IFDC - Bokashi (English guide) · Argentina.gob.ar - Impulsan el uso de abonos liquidos fermentados · UConn - Compost, compost tea, and manure: Food Safety Implications in the Vegetable Garden

Documentary information: this is neither a recommendation for use nor a plant-protection or veterinary claim. Check your country's regulations before any use.