POULTRY' MANURE

Hawke's Bay Herald-Tribune, Volume 81, Issue 66, 10 December 1937, Page 9

POULTRY' MANURE

Poultry manure contains a large percentage of potash, phosphoric acid, and nitrogen and is oue of the most valuable of all nianures. It must be handled with great care and applied very s-paringly, which is not an easy matter on account of tlie moisture in it. If kept in a dry piace and niixed with a limited amount of dry soil, then pulverised as much as possible, it may be scattered along rows of growing vegetables to a great advantage. Wlien there is a need for artificial nourishment to stimulate growth and prolong the bearing period, at the same time helping to develop much finer produce, nothing is quicker in action than properly made liquid manure. Liquid manure should be used at the rate of £-]iint to oue gallon of water. Cow and sheep manure make one of the best and safest liquid nianures for the amateurs. A stock solution may be prepared in a barrel, mixing the fresh manure with the water and allowing it to steep for five or six days. During this time of fermcntation will cause a tliick scum to form on the surface and this should be removed. Stir tlie solution at least once a Hy during tlie period and always before using. For use, the liquid should have the appearance of weak tea and diluting in the proportions recommended, will reduce tlie solution to this oonsistency. Always keep the lid on the barrel so to prevent insects from breeding in the solution as well as fo keep in the odours which practically disappear in a tew days.