RESEARCH

Scientific name: Solanum

lycopersicum
The tomato is a short-lived
perennial plant, grown as an
annual plant, typically
growing to 1-3 m tall, with a
weakly woody stem that
usually scrambles over other
plants.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/terms/to
mato.htm

By Nikki Tilley (Author of

The Bulb-o-licious Garden))
The use of cattle manure, or cow
dung, in the garden is a popular
practice in many rural areas. This type
of manure is not as rich in nitrogen as
many other types; however, the high
ammonia levels can burn plants
when the fresh manure is directly
applied. Composted cow manure,
on the other hand, can provide
numerous benefits to the garden.

What is Cow Manure Made Up Of? Cattle manure is basically made up of

digested grass and grain. Cow dung is high in organic materials and rich in nutrients. It
contains about 3 percent nitrogen, 2 percent phosphorus, and 1 percent potassium (3-2-1
NPK). In addition, cow manure contains high levels of ammonia and potentially dangerous
pathogens. For this reason, it’s usually recommended that it be aged or composted prior to
its use as cow manure fertilizer.
Read more at Gardening Know How: Cow Dung Fertilizer: Learn The Benefits Of Cow Manure
Compost https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/manures/cow-manure-compost.htm
Be sure to chop or shred leaves before using them
as mulch. Whole leaves can form a mat that water
can't penetrate. If you add shredded leaves right
to the soil, add some slow-release
nitrogen fertilizers to help the leaves decompose
and to ensure that soil microbes don't use all of the
available nitrogen.
https://www.gardeners.com/how-to/put-fall-
leaves-to-work/5402.html

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