What is Composted Cow Manure?
There is fresh cow manure, and composted cow manure. Fresh cow manure can burn plants and also pass on contaminates. It can also contain weed seed that most gardeners do not want in their garden. Composted Cow Manure reduces the possibility of contaminants, is an excellent source of balanced fertilizer, and weed seed has been eradicated through the composting process. My Experiences Every year I always add Composted Cow Manure to my rhubarb bed. Rhubarb is a heavy feeder. A few years when I did not add Composted Cow Manure to the rhubarb, I noticed that the plants did not produce as much as during years when I did add the Composted Cow Manure. Some people may prefer to add Composted Cow Manure to their rhubarb in the autumn. I always add it in early spring before the rhubarb sprouts. This way the nutrients enter the soil prior to the plants growing. I buy Composted Cow Manure in plastic bags. It is inexpensive, and three to four bags is enough to fertilize my rhubarb bed. It is very ea
