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COW MANURE
 
Great on the garden bed, Cow Manure gives your plants a nice little nutrient boost. Add to well-aged or composted soil to help promote fertility and improve your soil structure. Our Cow Manure is NOT pasteurised.
 
Cow manure is one of the safest and most commonly used organic soil conditioners for home gardens in Western Australia. It is especially valued in Perth because it helps improve poor sandy soils while gently feeding plants over time.
 
What is Cow Manure?
Cow manure is the waste produced by cattle, usually collected from:
Dairy farms
Cattle feedlots
Grazing properties
 
Before being sold for gardening, it is usually:
Aged
Composted
Screened and blended with organic material such as straw or sawdust
 
Good quality cow manure should:
Look dark and crumbly
Have an earthy smell
Be free from excessive moisture and strong odours
 
Why Cow Manure Works Well in Perth
Perth soils are often:
Sandy
Low in nutrients
Poor at retaining moisture
 
Cow manure helps by:
Improving soil structure
Increasing water retention
Adding organic matter
Encouraging beneficial soil microbes
Slowly releasing nutrients
 
It is particularly useful for improving tired or lifeless sandy garden beds.
 
Nutrients in Cow Manure
Cow manure is considered a “mild” manure, making it safer for regular garden use.
It typically contains:
Nitrogen for leafy growth
Phosphorus for roots and flowers
Potassium for plant strength
Organic carbon and trace minerals
 
Compared with chicken manure, cow manure is:
Lower in nutrient concentration
Gentler on plants
Better as a long-term soil conditioner
 
Best Uses for Cow Manure
 
Vegetable Gardens
Excellent for:
Leafy greens
Tomatoes
Carrots
Beans
Pumpkin
Cucumbers
 
It improves soil texture and supports steady growth.
 
Fruit Trees
Very beneficial around:
Citrus
Apple
Pear
Avocado
Mango trees
 
It helps improve moisture retention around roots.
 
Flower Beds & Ornamentals
Suitable for:
Roses
Shrubs
Annual flowers
Cottage gardens
 
Cow manure supports healthy foliage and steady flowering.
 
Lawn Improvement
Can be lightly top-dressed to:
Improve sandy lawns
Encourage greener growth
Build healthier soil underneath turf
 
Is Cow Manure Safe?
Yes — When Properly Composted
Composted cow manure is generally very safe for gardens.
Proper composting helps:
Reduce harmful bacteria
Break down weed seeds
Stabilise nutrients
Reduce unpleasant smells
 
Avoid Using Fresh Raw Manure
Fresh cow manure may:
Contain pathogens
Introduce weeds
Smell strongly
Temporarily tie up nitrogen in soil
 
If using fresh manure:
Compost or age it first
Avoid immediate use around edible crops
 
How Much to Apply
Garden Beds
Typical application:
Spread 2–5 cm over soil
Dig into top 10–20 cm
 
Perth gardens benefit from regular additions of organic matter rather than one heavy application.
Around Trees
Apply:
Thin layer beneath mulch
Keep clear of the trunk
Water deeply after application.
 
Pots & Raised Beds
Use moderately:
Blend with quality soil or compost
Avoid overfilling containers with manure alone
 
When to Apply
Best times in Perth:
Autumn
Early spring
 
This gives the manure time to improve soil before active growing periods.
Avoid applying heavily during:
Very hot summer weather
Periods of excessive rain
 
Can Cow Manure Burn Plants?
Cow manure is relatively mild and unlikely to burn plants when composted.
 
However:
Fresh manure can still damage roots
Excessive application may create overly rich soil
Poorly composted manure can attract pests or smells
 
Balanced use gives the best results.
Cow Manure vs Other Manures
Type
Strength
Best For
Cow
     Mild, soil conditioning
     Improving sandy soil
Sheep
     Balanced, slow release
     General garden feeding
Chicken
     Strong, high nutrients
     Heavy feeding plants
Horse
     Fibrous
     Compost and soil bulk
 
Cow manure is especially valued for improving soil structure and building long-term soil health.
 
Tips for Perth Gardens
To get the best results in Perth:
Combine cow manure with compost and mulch
Water deeply after application
Reapply organic matter regularly
Mulch heavily to reduce evaporation
 
A good soil-building method:
Cow manure
Compost
Mulch
 
Over time, this can greatly improve sandy soils and plant performance.
 
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